Timo Sirainen Dovecot 1.0beta2 imap/pop3-login memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Timo Sirainen Dovecot 1.0beta2. This affects an unknown part of the file imap/pop3-login. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-0730. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Timo Sirainen Dovecot 1.0beta2 (Mail Server Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file imap/pop3-login. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Dovecot before 1.0beta3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via unspecified vectors involving (1) "potential hangs" in the APPEND command and "potential crashes" in (2) dovecot-auth and (3) imap/pop3-login. NOTE: vector 2 might be related to a double free vulnerability.

The weakness was released 02/16/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at dovecot.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-0730 since 02/16/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.0beta3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24709), SecurityFocus (BID 16672†) and Secunia (SA18870†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Dovecot 1.0beta3

Timelineinfo

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03/12/2015 +3311 days 🔍
07/19/2018 +1225 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: dovecot.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-0730 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0730
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28756
X-Force: 24709 - Dovecot APPEND command denial of service
SecurityFocus: 16672 - Dovecot Double Free Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 18870 - Dovecot "imap/pop3-login" Denial of Service Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-0549

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 07/19/2018 10:33
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (54), 07/19/2018 10:33 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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