Email header validation vulnerability risk
CVE-2024-49393

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-49393?

A vulnerability exists in Neomutt and Mutt due to insufficient validation of the To and Cc email headers by cryptographic signing. This flaw enables an attacker who intercepts a message to alter these headers, potentially adding themselves as a recipient. Such manipulation undermines the confidentiality of email communications, making it imperative for users to ensure their email client is updated and secure.

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References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-49393
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325317
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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