CVE-2022-1328: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 14, 2022
·
Updated

Buffer Overflow in uudecoder in Mutt affecting all versions starting from 0.94.13 before 2.2.3 allows read past end of input line

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Mutt Mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
debian/mutt
2.2.12-0.1~deb12u12.2.9-1+deb12u12.2.13-1+deb13u12.2.13-1+deb13u22.4.1-1.1
debian/neomutt
20220429+dfsg1-4.120250510+dfsg-220260616+dfsg-1
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
alpine/mutt>=0.94.13<2.2.3-r0
2.2.3-r0
debian/mutt<2.2.3-1
2.2.3-1
debian/mutt<2.2.3-1
2.2.3-1
debian/mutt<2.2.3-1
2.2.3-1
debian/neomutt<20220429+dfsg1-1
20220429+dfsg1-1
debian/neomutt<20220429+dfsg1-1
20220429+dfsg1-1
debian/neomutt<20220429+dfsg1-1
20220429+dfsg1-1
redhat/mutt<2.2.3
2.2.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.2.12-0.1~deb12u1Fixed in 2.2.9-1+deb12u1Fixed in 2.2.13-1+deb13u1Fixed in 2.2.13-1+deb13u2Fixed in 2.4.1-1.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 20220429+dfsg1-4.1Fixed in 20250510+dfsg-2Fixed in 20260616+dfsg-1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.2.3-r0
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.2.3-1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 20220429+dfsg1-1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 2.2.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade mutt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.2.3

Event History

Apr 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 17, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1328?

CVE-2022-1328 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the uudecoder component of Mutt, affecting all versions starting from 0.94.13 before 2.2.3.

2

How does CVE-2022-1328 impact Mutt?

CVE-2022-1328 allows an attacker to read past the end of an input line, potentially leading to unauthorized access or remote code execution.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-1328?

All versions of Mutt starting from 0.94.13 before 2.2.3 are affected.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1328?

CVE-2022-1328 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-1328 in Mutt?

To fix CVE-2022-1328, it is recommended to upgrade Mutt to version 2.2.3 or later, which includes a patch for the vulnerability.

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