CVE-1999-0940: Buffer overflow in mutt mail client allows remote attackers to execute commands via malformed MIME messages.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:49.518Z

Summary

Buffer overflow in mutt mail client allows remote attackers to execute commands via malformed MIME messages.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:49.518Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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