CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3242

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the browse_get_namespace function in imap/browse.c of Mutt 1.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long namespaces received from the IMAP server.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability can lead to a crash of the Mutt client or, in a worst-case scenario, remote code execution on the user's workstation, posing a serious threat to data confidentiality and integrity.

Recommendation

Update Mutt to a version later than 1.4.2.1 that includes a fix for this vulnerability. If updating is not possible, consider limiting trust to IMAP servers or implementing additional protective measures.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the browse_get_namespace function in imap/browse.c of Mutt 1.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long namespaces received from the IMAP server.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS