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 Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade mutt | Jul 30, 2024 | May 15, 2007 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade mutt-liteUpgrade muttUpgrade ja-muttUpgrade zh-mutt | Dec 10, 2025 | Jul 29, 2007 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade mutt | Oct 16, 2024 | May 15, 2007 |
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