CVE-2007-2683 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 15 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in Mutt during alias expansion triggered by GECOS field characters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-2683?

CVE-2007-2683 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2683?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mutt Mutt.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2683?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-2683 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2683 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-2683, GHSA-c6h8-qr22-65qm.