CVE-2003-0299: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0299: The IMAP Client, as used in mutt 1.4.1 and Balsa 2.0.10, allows remote malicious IMAP servers to cause a de...

The IMAP Client, as used in mutt 1.4.1 and Balsa 2.0.10, allows remote malicious IMAP servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain large mailbox size values that cause either integer signedness errors or integer overflow errors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This old CVE concerns IMAP email clients that could crash, and possibly run attacker-controlled code, if they connected to a malicious IMAP server. The source names mutt 1.4.1 and Balsa 2.0.10. It is most relevant to legacy systems or users connecting mail clients to untrusted servers. Exposure is likely limited to legacy installations of the named IMAP clients or related code, especially where clients connect to attacker-controlled, compromised, or untrusted IMAP servers. The bundle does not establish broader product impact. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable clients remain in active use. Priority rises where users connect to external or untrusted IMAP servers, because the reported impact includes possible code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints and servers for mutt 1.4.1 and Balsa 2.0.10.; Upgrade, replace, or retire affected legacy IMAP clients where found.; Restrict mail clients to trusted IMAP servers only..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 10:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 15, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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