CVE-2007-2683

Buffer overflow in mutt's gecos structure handling

Published May 15, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 3.5 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-2675 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 1:49 PM
Reserved
May 15, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 15, 2007, 9:19 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:40 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 11, 2007, 12:00 AM