PT-2026-56757 · Linux Mint+1 · Mailcap
Published
2026-07-08
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Updated
2026-07-08
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
mailcap (affected versions not specified)
Description
The
cautious-launcher utility in the mailcap package fails to properly restrict the execution of certain file types. This flaw allows an attacker to escape a sandboxed application and execute arbitrary code on the host operating system.Recommendations
Update the mailcap package to version 3.70+nmu1ubuntu1.24.04.1.
Run
sudo pro fix USN-8518-1 to apply the fix. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
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Affected Products
Mailcap