CVE-2004-0078

7.5 HIGH 5% exploit odds Fix listed Code execution

What it is

Buffer overflow in the index menu code (menu_pad_string of menu.c) for Mutt 1.4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain mail messages.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 5.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2004-03-03 05:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:04 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 5.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2004-03-03 05:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:04 UTC
Exploit probability: 5.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Mutt 1.2.1
Mutt 1.2.5
Mutt 1.2.5.1
Mutt 1.2.5.4
Mutt 1.2.5.5
Mutt 1.2.5.12
Mutt 1.2.5.12_ol
Mutt 1.3.12

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record