CVE-2006-3242: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jun 27 2006(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the browse_get_namespace function in imap/browse.c of Mutt 1.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long namespaces received from the IMAP server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt | =1.4.2 | |
| Mutt | =1.4.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://dev.mutt.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=mutt/.git;a=commit;h=dc0272b749f0e2b102973b7ac43dbd3908507540
- http://dev.mutt.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/mutt/imap/browse.c?r1=1.34.2.2&r2=1.34.2.3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18642
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20810
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-27.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20854
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20879
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20836
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-471
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20895
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0038
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20887
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1108
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0577.html
- http://www.openpkg.org/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.013-mutt.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016482
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21039
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_16_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21124
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2006&m=slackware-security.472221
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21220
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20960
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:115
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2522
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27428
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10826
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/307-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438712/100/0/threaded
- http://dev.mutt.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=mutt/.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=dc0272b749f0e2b102973b7ac43dbd3908507540
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3242?
CVE-2006-3242 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3242?
To fix CVE-2006-3242, upgrade to Mutt version 1.4.2.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3242?
CVE-2006-3242 affects Mutt versions 1.4.2 and 1.4.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3242?
CVE-2006-3242 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2006-3242 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3242 can be exploited remotely via malicious IMAP server responses.
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