Mailman contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a malicious user sends a special request, resulting in an error message which will disclose subscription status information regarding a particular email address resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.1.5-1ubuntu2.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.