Vulnerability Description
The message parsing feature in Dovecot 1.1.4 and 1.1.5, when using the FETCH ENVELOPE command in the IMAP client, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent crash) via an email with a malformed From address, which triggers an assertion error, aka "invalid message address parsing bug."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | 1.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32479PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32677
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33149
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-16.xml
- http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2008-October/000089.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31997Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-666-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46227
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32479PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32677
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33149
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-16.xml
- http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2008-October/000089.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31997Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-666-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4907?
CVE-2008-4907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The message parsing feature in Dovecot 1.1.4 and 1.1.5, when using the FETCH ENVELOPE command in the IMAP client, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent crash) via an email w...
How severe is CVE-2008-4907?
CVE-2008-4907 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4907?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot.