HIGH
CVE-2001-0473
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 27, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Format string vulnerability in Mutt before 1.2.5 allows a remote malicious IMAP server to execute arbitrary commands.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2001-0473 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
conectiva1 product(s)
linux
immunix1 product(s)
immunix
mandrakesoft1 product(s)
mandrake linux
mutt1 product(s)
mutt
Red Hat1 product(s)
linux
Source: NVD CPE · 15 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0246.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-031.php3Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-029.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0246.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-031.php3Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-029.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2001-0473
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 27, 2001
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2001-0473 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.