CVE-2006-3242
mutt - buffer overflow
EPSS 7.5%
Description
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.
How to fix CVE-2006-3242
To remediate CVE-2006-3242, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/mutt—upgrade to 1.5.11+cvs20060403-2 or later
- Debian/mutt—upgrade to 1.5.9-2sarge2 or later
Is CVE-2006-3242 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 7.5%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.5.11+cvs20060403-2
- from 0, < 1.5.9-2sarge2