Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the mutt_decode_xbit function in Handler.c for Mutt 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly due to interactions with libiconv or gettext.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt | Mutt | 1.5.10 |
References
- http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.mail.mutt.devel/8379
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/408493ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/408501Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16485
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014729ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-08/0594.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-08/0600.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14596
- http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.mail.mutt.devel/8379
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/408493ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/408501Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16485
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014729ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-08/0594.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-08/0600.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2642?
CVE-2005-2642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the mutt_decode_xbit function in Handler.c for Mutt 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly due to interactions with libiconv or gettext.
How severe is CVE-2005-2642?
CVE-2005-2642 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-2005-2642?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mutt Mutt.