Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Sieve plugin in Dovecot 1.0 before 1.0.4 and 1.1 before 1.1.7, as derived from Cyrus libsieve, allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted SIEVE script, as demonstrated by forwarding an e-mail message to a large number of recipients, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-2632.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2009-September/000135.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36698Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36713Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36904
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/14/3
- http://www.osvdb.org/58103
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36377
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-838-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2641Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53248
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3235?
CVE-2009-3235 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Sieve plugin in Dovecot 1.0 before 1.0.4 and 1.1 before 1.1.7, as derived from Cyrus libsieve, allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of servi...
How severe is CVE-2009-3235?
CVE-2009-3235 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3235?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot.