# CVE-2005-2642: Buffer overflow in the mutt\_decode\_xbit function in Handler.c for Mutt 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly du

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-08-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the mutt_decode_xbit function in Handler.c for Mutt 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly due to interactions with libiconv or gettext.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14596
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-08/0600.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/408493
- http://comments.gmane.org/gmane.mail.mutt.devel/8379
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/408501
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2005-08/0594.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16485
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014729

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