Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in GNOME Evolution before 3.35.91. By using the proprietary (non-RFC6068) "mailto?attach=..." parameter, a website (or other source of mailto links) can make Evolution attach local files or directories to a composed email message without showing a warning to the user, as demonstrated by an attach=. value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | < 3.35.91 |
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution/-/blob/master/NEWSThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution/issues/784Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nds.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/media/nds/veroeffentlichungen/2020/08/15/mailThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution/-/blob/master/NEWSThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/evolution/issues/784Third Party Advisory
- https://www.nds.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/media/nds/veroeffentlichungen/2020/08/15/mailThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-11879?
CVE-2020-11879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in GNOME Evolution before 3.35.91. By using the proprietary (non-RFC6068) "mailto?attach=..." parameter, a website (or other source of mailto links) can make Evolution attach l...
How severe is CVE-2020-11879?
CVE-2020-11879 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-11879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evolution.