OSVDB ID: 3918

Title: Mutt menu.c menu_pad_string Function Index Menu Code Remote Overflow DoS

Info

Disclosure

Jan 19, 2004

Discovery

Jan 19, 2004

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Mutt contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a specially crafted email is sent by an attacker, and will result in loss of availability for the program.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity, Loss of Availability
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.4.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Michael Elkins

Mutt

1.4
1.4.1

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/3918