mutt - security update
It was discovered that incorrect parsing of Content-Type headers in the Mutt mail user agent could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6563-1
Read at Debian Security Advisories
- Vendor
- Debian
- Product
- Debian
- Exposure class
- Operating system
Why it ranks 19 (Routine)
- Product class: operating system
- Widely deployed vendor product (Debian)
- Vendor security advisory
- Recency: items published within 24 hours gain 15, within 72 hours 6, within 7 days 2.
Links
- Debian Security Advisories (lists.debian.org)