Mutt 1.2.5 IMAP Server format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Mutt 1.2.5. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component IMAP Server Handler. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2001-0473. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Mutt 1.2.5 (Mail Client Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component IMAP Server Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in Mutt before 1.2.5 allows a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands.

The weakness was published 03/10/2001 with Redhat as RHSA-2001:029-02 (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2001-0473. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 61905 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mutt (MDKSA-2001:031)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6235), Tenable (61905), SecurityFocus (BID 2502†), OSVDB (5615†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38836†). Additional details are provided at redhat.com. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 61905
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mutt (MDKSA-2001:031)
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03/09/2001 🔍
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03/14/2001 +4 days 🔍
06/27/2001 +105 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +1016 days 🔍
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07/04/2014 +472 days 🔍
06/25/2021 +2548 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2001:029-02
Organization: Redhat
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0473 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16885
X-Force: 6235
SecurityFocus: 2502 - Mutt IMAP Server Message Format String Vulnerability
OSVDB: 5615 - Mutt IMAP Handling Remote Format String
Vulnerability Center: 38836 - Mutt <1.2.5 Remote Arbitrary Command Execution via a Malicious IMAP Server, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 17:30
Updated: 06/25/2021 16:54
Changes: 07/04/2014 17:30 (64), 05/17/2018 23:22 (5), 06/25/2021 16:54 (2)
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