Mutt BROWSE_GET_NAMESPACE IMAP Namespace Processing Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:18642

CVE-2006-3242 |

Info

Mutt BROWSE_GET_NAMESPACE IMAP Namespace Processing Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 18642
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2006-3242
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 26 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 04 2006 06:48PM
Credit: TAKAHASHI Tamotsu discovered this issue.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
Trustix Secure Enterprise Linux 2.0
SuSE Linux Openexchange Server
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
Slackware Linux 10.2
Slackware Linux 10.1
Slackware Linux 10.0
Slackware Linux 9.1
Slackware Linux 9.0
Slackware Linux 8.1
SGI ProPack 3.0 SP6
S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 9.0
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.1
rPath rPath Linux 1
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Redhat Desktop 3.0
Redhat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1 IA64
Redhat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1
OpenPKG OpenPKG 2.5
OpenPKG OpenPKG 2.0
OpenPKG OpenPKG Current
Mutt Mutt 1.5.11
Mutt Mutt 1.5.9
Mutt Mutt 1.5.5i
Mutt Mutt 1.4.2.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 3.1
Avaya Interactive Response 1.3
Avaya Interactive Response 1.2.1
Avaya Interactive Response
Avaya Integrated Management 2.1
Avaya Integrated Management
Avaya CVLAN
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Mutt BROWSE_GET_NAMESPACE IMAP Namespace Processing Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Mutt is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability. This issue is due to the application's failure to properly bounds-check user-supplied input before copying it to an insufficiently sized memory buffer.

This issue may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely crash the application, denying further service to legitimate users.

Mutt version 1.4.2.1 is reported to be vulnerable. Other versions may be affected as well.

Exploit / POC

Mutt BROWSE_GET_NAMESPACE IMAP Namespace Processing Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Mutt BROWSE_GET_NAMESPACE IMAP Namespace Processing Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has addressed this issue in the latest CVS release. Please see the advisories and contact the vendor for more information.


Mutt Mutt 1.5.5i

Mutt Mutt 1.5.11

Mutt Mutt 1.5.9

OpenPKG OpenPKG 2.0

OpenPKG OpenPKG 2.5

References

Mutt BROWSE_GET_NAMESPACE IMAP Namespace Processing Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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