Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
3.5
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt | Mutt | 1.4.2 |
References
- http://dev.mutt.org/trac/ticket/2885
- http://osvdb.org/34973
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25408
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25529
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25546
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26415
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:113
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0386.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24192
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018066
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0024/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=239890
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34441
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1391
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2683?
CVE-2007-2683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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.
How severe is CVE-2007-2683?
CVE-2007-2683 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2683?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mutt Mutt.