SB2023082246 - SUSE update for evolution 



SB2023082246 - SUSE update for evolution

Published: August 22, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023082246
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11879)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in GNOME Evolution before 3.35.91. By using the proprietary (non-RFC6068) "mailto?attach=..." parameter, a website (or other source of mailto links) can make Evolution attach local files or directories to a composed email message without showing a warning to the user, as demonstrated by an attach=. value.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.