CVE-2003-0167

Name: CVE-2003-0167
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-02T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0167 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple off-by-one buffer overflows in the IMAP capability for Mutt 1.3.28 and earlier, and Balsa 1.2.4 and earlier, allow a remote malicious IMAP server to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted mail folder, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0140.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple off-by-one buffer overflows in the IMAP capability for Mutt 1.3.28 and earlier, and Balsa 1.2.4 and earlier, allow a remote malicious IMAP server to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted mail folder, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0140.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.12
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.12.1
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.16
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.17
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.22
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.24
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.25
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.27
Mutt	Mutt	1.3.28

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-274Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-300
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7229Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-274Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-300
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7229Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0167?

How severe is CVE-2003-0167?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0167 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0167?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST