Mutt Handler.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:14596

Info

Mutt Handler.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 14596
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 18 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 18 2005 12:00AM
Credit: Peter Valchev <pvalchevsightly.net> is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Mutt Mutt 1.5.10
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Mutt Handler.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

In Mutt's mail attachment encoding and decoding functions, there is a flaw which will allow a buffer overflow to occur. This could allow a remote attacker to compromise the application and execute malicious code.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute malicious code within carefully crafted email message attachments.

Exploit / POC

Mutt Handler.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Mutt Handler.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

Mutt Handler.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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