CVE-2019-18862
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18862 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. maidag in GNU Mailutils before 3.8 is installed setuid and allows local privilege escalation in the url mode.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
maidag in GNU Mailutils before 3.8 is installed setuid and allows local privilege escalation in the url mode.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Mailutils | < 3.8 |
References
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/mailutils.git/tree/NEWSVendor Advisory
- https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/mailutils.git/tree/NEWSVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18862?
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 a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18862?
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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