VDB-69835 · CVE-2013-2111 · SA53492

Dovecot 2.2.0/2.2.1 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dovecot 2.2.0/2.2.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-2111. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Dovecot 2.2.0/2.2.1 (Mail Server Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The IMAP functionality in Dovecot before 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via invalid APPEND parameters.

The weakness was published 05/27/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at dovecot.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-2111 since 02/19/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA53492†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Dovecot 2.2

Timelineinfo

02/19/2013 🔍
05/21/2013 +91 days 🔍
05/27/2014 +371 days 🔍
05/27/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/25/2015 +302 days 🔍
03/22/2022 +2554 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: dovecot.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-2111 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2111
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69835
Secunia: 53492 - Dovecot IMAP "APPEND" Parameters Processing Denial of Service Vulnerability, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1028585

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2015 04:45 PM
Updated: 03/22/2022 08:12 AM
Changes: 03/25/2015 04:45 PM (50), 03/10/2019 09:03 AM (1), 03/22/2022 08:12 AM (3)
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