#VU32554 Buffer overflow in Mutt - CVE-2014-0467

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32554

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0467

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mutt
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Mutt.org

Description

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

Buffer overflow in copy.c in Mutt before 1.5.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted RFC2047 header line, related to address expansion.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mutt: 1.5.1 - 1.5.22

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00001.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00083.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00085.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0304.html
https://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2874
https://www.mutt.org/doc/devel/ChangeLog
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66165
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029919
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2147-1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.