Vulnerability Description
Dovecot before 1.0.11, when configured to use mail_extra_groups to allow Dovecot to create dotlocks in /var/mail, might allow local users to read sensitive mail files for other users, or modify files or directories that are writable by group, via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | 0.99.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29226
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29385
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29396
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29557
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30342
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32151
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-25.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1516
- http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2008-March/000061.htmlPatch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0297.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489133/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28092Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41009
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1199?
CVE-2008-1199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Dovecot before 1.0.11, when configured to use mail_extra_groups to allow Dovecot to create dotlocks in /var/mail, might allow local users to read sensitive mail files for other users, or modify files ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1199?
CVE-2008-1199 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot.