CVE-2014-0467: Buffer Overflow

Published 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.

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mutt
2.0.5-4.1+deb11u32.2.12-0.1~deb12u12.2.9-1+deb12u12.2.13-1
Mutt Mutt<=1.5.22
Mutt Mutt=1.5
Mutt Mutt=1.5.1
Mutt Mutt=1.5.2
Mutt Mutt=1.5.3
Mutt Mutt=1.5.4
Mutt Mutt=1.5.5
Mutt Mutt=1.5.6
Mutt Mutt=1.5.7
Mutt Mutt=1.5.8
Mutt Mutt=1.5.9
Mutt Mutt=1.5.10
Mutt Mutt=1.5.11
Mutt Mutt=1.5.12
Mutt Mutt=1.5.13
Mutt Mutt=1.5.14
Mutt Mutt=1.5.15
Mutt Mutt=1.5.16
Mutt Mutt=1.5.17
Mutt Mutt=1.5.18
Mutt Mutt=1.5.19
Mutt Mutt=1.5.20
Mutt Mutt=1.5.21
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/mutt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.5-4.1+deb11u3Fixed in 2.2.12-0.1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.2.9-1+deb12u1Fixed in 2.2.13-1

Event History

Mar 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0467?

To fix CVE-2014-0467, upgrade your Mutt installation to version 1.5.23 or later.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2014-0467 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-0467 can be exploited remotely through crafted RFC2047 header lines.

5

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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