CVE-2014-0467: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 14 2014(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in copy.c in Mutt before 1.5.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted RFC2047 header line, related to address expansion.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mutt | 2.0.5-4.1+deb11u3 2.2.12-0.1~deb12u1 2.2.9-1+deb12u1 2.2.13-1 | |
| Mutt | <=1.5.22 | |
| Mutt | =1.5 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.1 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.2 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.3 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.4 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.5 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.6 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.7 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.8 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.9 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.10 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.11 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.12 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.13 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.14 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.15 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.16 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.17 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.18 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.19 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.20 | |
| Mutt | =1.5.21 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00083.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00085.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0304.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2874
- http://www.mutt.org/doc/devel/ChangeLog
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66165
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029919
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2147-1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-0467
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0467?
CVE-2014-0467 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a buffer overflow issue.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0467?
To fix CVE-2014-0467, upgrade your Mutt installation to version 1.5.23 or later.
Which versions of Mutt are affected by CVE-2014-0467?
Versions of Mutt prior to 1.5.23, including all versions up to and including 1.5.22, are affected by CVE-2014-0467.
Can CVE-2014-0467 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-0467 can be exploited remotely through crafted RFC2047 header lines.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2014-0467?
The potential consequences of CVE-2014-0467 include application crashes and denial of service for users of affected Mutt versions.
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