Vulnerability Description
maidag in GNU Mailutils before 3.8 is installed setuid and allows local privilege escalation in the url mode.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Mailutils | < 3.8 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155425/GNU-Mailutils-3.7-Privilege-Escalati
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/mailutils.git/tree/NEWSVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-12
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155425/GNU-Mailutils-3.7-Privilege-Escalati
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/mailutils.git/tree/NEWSVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-12
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-18862?
CVE-2019-18862 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). maidag in GNU Mailutils before 3.8 is installed setuid and allows local privilege escalation in the url mode.
How severe is CVE-2019-18862?
CVE-2019-18862 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-18862?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Mailutils.