CVE-2005-2351
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2351 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Mutt before 1.5.20 patch 7 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a series of requests to mutt temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mutt before 1.5.20 patch 7 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a series of requests to mutt temporary files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt | Mutt | <= 1.5.20 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=311296Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-2351Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=311296Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-2351Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2351?
Mutt before 1.5.20 patch 7 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a series of requests to mutt temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2351?
CVE-2005-2351 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2351?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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