#VU62357 Buffer overflow in Mutt - CVE-2022-1328

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62357

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1328

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 attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing email messages. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted message, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mutt: 0.94.13 - 2.2.2

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External links
https://gitlab.com/muttmua/mutt/-/commit/e5ed080c00e59701ca62ef9b2a6d2612ebf765a5
https://gitlab.com/muttmua/mutt/-/issues/404
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-1328.json
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/14/3

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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.