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- USN-6790-1
USN-6790-1: amavisd-new vulnerability
First published: Tue May 28 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that amavisd-new incorrectly handled certain MIME email messages with multiple boundary parameters. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass checks for banned files or malware.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/amavisd-new | <1:2.13.0-3ubuntu2 | 1:2.13.0-3ubuntu2 |
| Ubuntu | =24.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/amavisd-new | <1:2.13.0-3ubuntu1.1 | 1:2.13.0-3ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/amavisd-new | <1:2.12.2-1ubuntu1.1 | 1:2.12.2-1ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/amavisd-new | <1:2.11.0-6.1ubuntu1.1 | 1:2.11.0-6.1ubuntu1.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-28054
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/amavisd-new/1:2.13.0-3ubuntu2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/amavisd-new/1:2.13.0-3ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/amavisd-new/1:2.12.2-1ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/amavisd-new/1:2.11.0-6.1ubuntu1.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6790-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6790-1?
The severity of USN-6790-1 is considered medium as it allows a remote attacker to potentially bypass checks for banned files or malware.
How do I fix USN-6790-1?
To fix USN-6790-1, update the amavisd-new package to the latest version specified for your Ubuntu release.
What versions of amavisd-new are affected by USN-6790-1?
USN-6790-1 affects amavisd-new versions prior to 1:2.13.0-3ubuntu2 for Ubuntu 24.04, 1:2.13.0-3ubuntu1.1 for 23.10, 1:2.12.2-1ubuntu1.1 for 22.04, and 1:2.11.0-6.1ubuntu1.1 for 20.04.
Who is impacted by the vulnerability described in USN-6790-1?
Users of amavisd-new on supported versions of Ubuntu that are running affected versions are impacted by this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is USN-6790-1?
USN-6790-1 is a security vulnerability related to improper handling of certain MIME email messages by amavisd-new.
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