CVE-2024-49395

MEDIUM
Published Nov 12, 2024 Modified Nov 14, 2024 CWE-1230

Description

In mutt and neomutt, PGP encryption does not use the --hidden-recipient mode which may leak the Bcc email header field by inferring from the recipients info.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1230 CWE-1230

Affected Products

Vendor Product
mutt mutt
neomutt neomutt
redhat enterprise_linux
redhat enterprise_linux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49395? +
In mutt and neomutt, PGP encryption does not use the --hidden-recipient mode which may leak the Bcc email header field by inferring from the recipients info. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-49395? +
CVE-2024-49395 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49395? +
CVE-2024-49395 affects products from mutt, neomutt, redhat, specifically: enterprise_linux, mutt, neomutt. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49395? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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