Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in Mutt before 1.2.5 allows a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Immunix | Immunix | 6.2 |
| Mutt | Mutt | <= 1.2.5 |
| Conectiva | Linux | All versions |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux | 5.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0246.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000385
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98473109630421&w=2
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-031.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/5615
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-029.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6235
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0246.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000385
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98473109630421&w=2
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-031.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/5615
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-029.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6235
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0473?
CVE-2001-0473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in Mutt before 1.2.5 allows a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2001-0473?
CVE-2001-0473 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Immunix Immunix, Mutt Mutt, Conectiva Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux.