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CVE-2006-5298

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified

CVE-2006-5298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mutt_adv_mktemp function in the Mutt mail client 1.5.12 and earlier does not properly verify that temporary files have been created with restricted permissions, which might allow local users to create files with weak permissions via a race condition between the mktemp and safe_fopen function calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mutt_adv_mktemp function in the Mutt mail client 1.5.12 and earlier does not properly verify that temporary files have been created with restricted permissions, which might allow local users to create files with weak permissions via a race condition between the mktemp and safe_fopen function calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MuttMutt<= 1.5.12
MuttMutt0.95.6
MuttMutt1.2.1
MuttMutt1.2.5
MuttMutt1.2.5.1
MuttMutt1.2.5.4
MuttMutt1.2.5.5
MuttMutt1.2.5.12
MuttMutt1.2.5.12_ol
MuttMutt1.3.12
MuttMutt1.3.12.1
MuttMutt1.3.16
MuttMutt1.3.17
MuttMutt1.3.22
MuttMutt1.3.24
MuttMutt1.3.25
MuttMutt1.3.27
MuttMutt1.3.28
MuttMutt1.4.0
MuttMutt1.4.1
MuttMutt1.4.2
MuttMutt1.4.2.1
MuttMutt1.5.3
MuttMutt1.5.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5298?
The mutt_adv_mktemp function in the Mutt mail client 1.5.12 and earlier does not properly verify that temporary files have been created with restricted permissions, which might allow local users to create files with weak permissions via a race condition between the mktemp and safe_fopen function calls.
How severe is CVE-2006-5298?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5298 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5298?
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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Source: NVD / NIST