CVE-2020-14154
MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.06%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14154 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Mutt before 1.14.3 proceeds with a connection even if, in response to a GnuTLS certificate prompt, the user rejects an expired intermediate certificate.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mutt before 1.14.3 proceeds with a connection even if, in response to a GnuTLS certificate prompt, the user rejects an expired intermediate certificate.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt | Mutt | < 1.14.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
References
- http://lists.mutt.org/pipermail/mutt-announce/Week-of-Mon-20200608/000022.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mutt.orgProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/728300Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-57Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4401-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.mutt.org/pipermail/mutt-announce/Week-of-Mon-20200608/000022.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mutt.orgProduct, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/728300Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-57Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4401-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14154?
Mutt before 1.14.3 proceeds with a connection even if, in response to a GnuTLS certificate prompt, the user rejects an expired intermediate certificate.
How severe is CVE-2020-14154?
CVE-2020-14154 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14154?
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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