CVE-1999-0940 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands by sending malformed MIME messages to users of the Mutt mail client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0940?
CVE-1999-0940 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in mutt mail client allows remote attackers to execute commands via malformed MIME messages.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0940?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mutt Mutt Mail Client.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0940?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0940 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0940 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0940 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pm3w-22f3-8w8x.