CVE-2023-4874

Summary

CVE-2023-4874 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the email client Mutt, specifically versions between 1.5.2 and 2.2.12. This issue arises due to a null pointer dereference, which can be triggered by viewing a maliciously crafted email. Successful exploitation could result in the termination of the Mutt application, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized access to the user's email account. Users are advised to update their Mutt installation to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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