Vulnerability Description
The IMAP functionality in Dovecot before 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via invalid APPEND parameters.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | <= 2.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53492
- http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2013-May/000255.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/24/1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028585
- http://secunia.com/advisories/53492
- http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2013-May/000255.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/24/1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028585
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2111?
CVE-2013-2111 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The IMAP functionality in Dovecot before 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via invalid APPEND parameters.
How severe is CVE-2013-2111?
CVE-2013-2111 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2111?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot.