SB2024052848 - Ubuntu update for amavisd-new 



SB2024052848 - Ubuntu update for amavisd-new

Published: May 28, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024052848
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28054)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Amavis handles emails consisting of multiple parts (`Content-Type: multipart/*`). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted email message that can bypass antivirus scan and deliver potentially dangerous attachments to the end users.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.