MEDIUM
CVE-2022-1328
CWE-120Published: April 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Buffer Overflow in uudecoder in Mutt affecting all versions starting from 0.94.13 before 2.2.3 allows read past end of input line
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-1328 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-1328.jsonThird Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/muttmua/mutt/-/commit/e5ed080c00e59701ca62ef9b2a6d2612ebf765a5Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/muttmua/mutt/-/issues/404Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-1328.jsonThird Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/muttmua/mutt/-/commit/e5ed080c00e59701ca62ef9b2a6d2612ebf765a5Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/muttmua/mutt/-/issues/404Exploit · Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-1328
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 14, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-1328 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.