CVE-2003-0140
HighSummary
Buffer overflow in Mutt 1.4.0 and possibly earlier versions, 1.5.x up to 1.5.3, and other programs that use Mutt code such as Balsa before 2.0.10, allows a remote malicious IMAP server to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted folder.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to system crashes and allow an attacker to execute malicious code, posing a serious risk to the organization's data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Mutt to the latest version and monitor applications using Mutt code to eliminate potential threats.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in Mutt 1.4.0 and possibly earlier versions, 1.5.x up to 1.5.3, and other programs that use Mutt code such as Balsa before 2.0.10, allows a remote malicious IMAP server to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted folder.