CVE-2002-0001

CVE-2002-0001 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mutt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in RFC822 address parser in mutt before 1.2.5.1 and mutt 1.3.x before 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an improperly terminated comment or phrase in the address list.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0001?
Vulnerability in RFC822 address parser in mutt before 1.2.5.1 and mutt 1.3.x before 1.3.25 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an improperly terminated comment or phrase in the address list.
How severe is CVE-2002-0001?
CVE-2002-0001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0001 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0001?
CVE-2002-0001 affects Mutt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0001?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0001 published?
CVE-2002-0001 was published on 2002-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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