CVE-2007-1268: Medium severity Mutt Mutt vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2007
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Updated

Mutt 1.5.13 and earlier does not properly use the --status-fd argument when invoking GnuPG, which prevents Mutt from visually distinguishing between signed and unsigned portions of OpenPGP messages with multiple components, which allows remote attackers to forge the contents of a message without detection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mutt Mutt<=1.5.13

Event History

Mar 6, 2007
CVE Published
08:19 PM
Mar 7, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1268?

CVE-2007-1268 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing unauthorized message forgery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1268?

To fix CVE-2007-1268, upgrade to Mutt version 1.5.14 or later to ensure proper handling of OpenPGP message signatures.

3

What versions of Mutt are affected by CVE-2007-1268?

Mutt versions 1.5.13 and earlier are affected by CVE-2007-1268.

4

What impact does CVE-2007-1268 have on email communications?

CVE-2007-1268 can allow attackers to forge the contents of OpenPGP messages, compromising the integrity of email communications.

5

Is CVE-2007-1268 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2007-1268 is not limited to specific operating systems but is dependent on the Mutt mail client version being used.

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