CVE-2005-2642

CVE-2005-2642 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 due to interactions with libiconv or gettext.
How severe is CVE-2005-2642?
CVE-2005-2642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2642 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2642?
CVE-2005-2642 affects Mutt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2642?
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-2005-2642 published?
CVE-2005-2642 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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