VDB-431896 · CVE-2026-85108 · GCVE-0-2026-85108

Apache James Mime4J Core/James Mime4J Dom up to 0.8.14 allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apache James Mime4J Core and James Mime4J Dom up to 0.8.14. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-85108. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache James Mime4J Core and James Mime4J Dom up to 0.8.14 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Apache James Mime4J library prior version 0.8.15 allows Denial of Service upon parsing Mime messages. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.8.15 which fixes the issue by enforcing new limits and providing better defaults.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-85108 since 09/03/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/06/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading to version 0.8.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

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Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: James Mime4J Core/James Mime4J Dom 0.8.15

Timelineinfo

09/03/2026 CVE reserved
11/06/2026 +64 days Advisory disclosed
11/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CNA: apache
CVE: CVE-2026-85108 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85108
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-431896

Entryinfo

Created: 11/06/2026 13:08
Changes: 11/06/2026 13:08 (53)
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