CVE-1999-0941 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Mutt mail client users via shell metacharacters in emails.
- 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-1999-0941?
CVE-1999-0941 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 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
Mutt mail client allows a remote attacker to execute commands via shell metacharacters.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0941?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mutt Mutt.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0941?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0941 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-1999-0941 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0941 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36xr-hxmp-hqwm.