CVE-1999-0940

Summary

CVE-1999-0940 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the Mutt mail client. Maliciously crafted MIME messages can be used by remote attackers to exploit this flaw, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability resides in the way Mutt handles MIME data, allowing an attacker to inject and execute malicious commands on the targeted system. This issue poses a serious threat, particularly in email environments where users may receive untrusted messages. It is essential to apply the available patches or upgrades to mitigate this risk.

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