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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2021-3403: ytnef: Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2021-3403: ytnef: Multiple Vulnerabilities

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
03/04/2021
Created
05/10/2024
Added
05/10/2024
Modified
05/10/2024

Description

In ytnef 1.9.3, the TNEFSubjectHandler function in lib/ytnef.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (and potentially code execution) due to a double free which can be triggered via a crafted file.

Solution(s)

  • gentoo-linux-upgrade-net-mail-ytnef

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