mutt 1.5.10 handler.c mutt_decode_xbit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in mutt 1.5.10. This affects the function mutt_decode_xbit of the file handler.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2005-2642. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in mutt 1.5.10 (Mail Client Software). This issue affects the function mutt_decode_xbit of the file handler.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the mutt_decode_xbit function in Handler.c for Mutt 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly due to interactions with libiconv or gettext.

The weakness was released 08/23/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at derkeiler.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-2642 since 08/21/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 14596†), Secunia (SA16485†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1014729†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Mail Client Software

Name

• mutt

Version

• 1.5.10

License

• open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/18/2005 🔍
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08/21/2005 +3 days 🔍
08/22/2005 +1 days 🔍
08/23/2005 +1 days 🔍
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03/11/2015 +3487 days 🔍
07/11/2018 +1218 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: derkeiler.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-2642 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2642
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-26111
SecurityFocus: 14596 - Mutt Handler.c Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 16485 - mutt Attachment Decoding Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1014729

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 07/11/2018 04:02
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (51), 07/11/2018 04:02 (7)
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