[ GLSA 201804-06 ] mailx

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: mailx: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201804-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-04-08
Bug(s): #533208
ID: 201804-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in mailx, the worst of
which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.


Background

A utility program for sending and receiving mail, also known as a Mail
User Agent program.


Affected Packages

Package: mail-client/mailx
Vulnerable: < 8.1.2.20160123
Unaffected: >= 8.1.2.20160123
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in mailx. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All mailx users should upgrade to the latest version: