Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Mutt Email Client

CVE-2022-1328

What is CVE-2022-1328?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the uudecoder component of the Mutt email client, allowing an attacker to read data beyond the intended input buffer. This issue affects versions starting from 0.94.13 up to 2.2.2. By exploiting this flaw, a malicious actor could potentially cause unexpected behavior or data leakage. Users of affected versions are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate any associated risks.

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