Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in RFC822 address parser in mutt before 1.2.5.1 and mutt 1.3.x before 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an improperly terminated comment or phrase in the address list.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt | Mutt | <= 1.2.5.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-002.0.txt
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:04.mutt.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000449
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100994648918287&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3778
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-096Patch
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7759.php
- http://www.mutt.org/announce/mutt-1.2.5.1-1.3.25.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_001_mutt_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-003.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3774
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-002.0.txt
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:04.mutt.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000449
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100994648918287&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0001?
CVE-2002-0001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Vulnerability in RFC822 address parser in mutt before 1.2.5.1 and mutt 1.3.x before 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an improperly terminated comment or phrase in the a...
How severe is CVE-2002-0001?
CVE-2002-0001 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-2002-0001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mutt Mutt.