Apache James up to 3.6.0 IMAP Command infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache James up to 3.6.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component IMAP Command Handler. The manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-40111. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Apache James up to 3.6.0. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component IMAP Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was published 01/04/2022. The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-40111 since 08/25/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 3.6.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: James 3.6.1

Timelineinfo

08/25/2021 🔍
01/04/2022 +132 days 🔍
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01/06/2022 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-40111 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-40111
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-189660

Entryinfo

Created: 01/04/2022 12:47
Updated: 01/06/2022 12:21
Changes: 01/04/2022 12:47 (39), 01/06/2022 12:21 (1)
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