Apache James up to 3.9.0 Mime4J allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache James up to 3.9.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Mime4J. Such manipulation leads to allocation of resources. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-85111. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache James up to 3.9.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Mime4J. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is 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 Apache James server 3.9.1 that relies on fixed MIME4J 0.8.15 which addresses the issue. See CVE-2026-85108 in Apache James MIME4J library.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-85111 since 09/03/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched 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 3.9.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: James 3.9.1

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-2026-85111 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-85111
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-431900

Entryinfo

Created: 11/06/2026 13:10
Changes: 11/06/2026 13:10 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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