GLSA Advocate
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 12:26 am Post subject: [ GLSA 201804-06 ] mailx |
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Title: mailx: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201804-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-04-08
Bug(s): #533208
ID: 201804-06
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in mailx, the worst of
which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
Background
A utility program for sending and receiving mail, also known as a Mail
User Agent program.
Affected Packages
Package: mail-client/mailx
Vulnerable: < 8.1.2.20160123
Unaffected: >= 8.1.2.20160123
Architectures: All supported architectures
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in mailx. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All mailx users should upgrade to the latest version: Code: | # emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose
">=mail-client/mailx-8.1.2.20160123"
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References
CVE-2004-2771
CVE-2014-7844 |
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