CVE-2001-0473
First published: Wed Jun 27 2001(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in Mutt before 1.2.5 allows a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Dos2unix | =7.0 | |
| CentOS Dos2unix | =6.2 | |
| CentOS Dos2unix | =7.0_beta | |
| Conectiva Linux | ||
| Mutt | <=1.2.5 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.2 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =5.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-031.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-029.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0246.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000385
- http://www.osvdb.org/5615
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98473109630421&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6235
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0473?
CVE-2001-0473 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0473?
To fix CVE-2001-0473, upgrade Mutt to version 1.2.5 or later, or apply any relevant security patches provided by your Linux distribution.
Which software is affected by CVE-2001-0473?
CVE-2001-0473 affects versions of Mutt prior to 1.2.5, as well as specific versions of Immunix, Mandrake Linux, and Red Hat Linux.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2001-0473?
CVE-2001-0473 can be exploited by a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands on the affected client.
Is CVE-2001-0473 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2001-0473 is a historic vulnerability but illustrates a common type of format string vulnerability seen in software applications.
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