SB2020061938 - Input validation error in Mattermost, Mattermost Server



SB2020061938 - Input validation error in Mattermost, Mattermost Server

Published: June 19, 2020 Updated: July 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020061938
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-21259)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.10.1, 4.9.4, and 4.8.2. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a malformed link in a channel.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.