CVE-2024-49395

Mutt: neomutt: bcc email header field is indirectly leaked by cryptographic info block

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.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-49395 vdb entry third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2325332 third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49395?
CVE-2024-49395 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49395?
To fix CVE-2024-49395, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-49395 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49395 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-49395?
CVE-2024-49395 affects Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
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