CVE-2010-3706 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

plugins/acl/acl-backend-vfile.c in Dovecot 1.2.x before 1.2.15 and 2.0.x before 2.0.5 interprets an ACL entry as a directive to add to the permissions granted by another ACL entry, instead of a directive to replace the permissions granted by another ACL entry, in certain circumstances involving the private namespace of a user, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions via a request to read or modify a mailbox.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-3706?

CVE-2010-3706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). plugins/acl/acl-backend-vfile.c in Dovecot 1.2.x before 1.2.15 and 2.0.x before 2.0.5 interprets an ACL entry as a directive to add to the permissions granted by another ACL entry, instead of a direct...

How severe is CVE-2010-3706?

CVE-2010-3706 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3706?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot.