Vulnerability Description
Dovecot before 1.0.10, with certain configuration options including use of %variables, does not properly maintain the LDAP+auth cache, which might allow remote authenticated users to login as a different user who has the same password.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | <= 1.0.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2007-December/000057.html
- http://dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2007-December/000058.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00004.html
- http://osvdb.org/39876
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28227
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28271
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28404
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28434
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30342
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32151
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1457
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0297.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485779/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485787/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27093
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6598?
CVE-2007-6598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Dovecot before 1.0.10, with certain configuration options including use of %variables, does not properly maintain the LDAP+auth cache, which might allow remote authenticated users to login as a differ...
How severe is CVE-2007-6598?
CVE-2007-6598 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot.