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CVE-2007-2683

3.5 · LOW

Buffer overflow in Mutt 1.4.2 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via "&" characters in the GECOS field, which triggers the overflow during alias expansion.

Published May 15, 2007muttEPSS 0.80%

Overview

CVE-2007-2683 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mutt mutt. It was published on May 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Mutt 1.4.2 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via "&" characters in the GECOS field, which triggers the overflow during alias expansion.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mutt. Update mutt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdev.mutt.org/trac/ticket/2885Refosvdb.org/34973Refsecunia.com/advisories/25408Refsecunia.com/advisories/25515Refsecunia.com/advisories/25529Refsecunia.com/advisories/25546Refsecunia.com/advisories/26415Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:113Refwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0386.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24192

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2683?

CVE-2007-2683 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mutt mutt. It was published on May 15, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-2683?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2683?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mutt. Update mutt to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-2683?

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