Vulnerability Description
In the mboxlist_do_find function in imap/mboxlist.c in Cyrus IMAP before 3.0.4, an off-by-one error in prefix calculation for the LIST command caused use of uninitialized memory, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a 'LIST "" "Other Users"' command.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cyrus | Imap | <= 3.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/cyrusimap/cyrus-imapd/commit/6bd33275368edfa71ae117de89548858Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cyrusimap/cyrus-imapd/issues/2132Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.andrew.cmu.edu/pipermail/cyrus-announce/2017-September/000145.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cyrusimap.org/imap/download/release-notes/3.0/x/3.0.4.htmlRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cyrusimap/cyrus-imapd/commit/6bd33275368edfa71ae117de89548858Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cyrusimap/cyrus-imapd/issues/2132Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.andrew.cmu.edu/pipermail/cyrus-announce/2017-September/000145.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cyrusimap.org/imap/download/release-notes/3.0/x/3.0.4.htmlRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14230?
CVE-2017-14230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). In the mboxlist_do_find function in imap/mboxlist.c in Cyrus IMAP before 3.0.4, an off-by-one error in prefix calculation for the LIST command caused use of uninitialized memory, which might allow rem...
How severe is CVE-2017-14230?
CVE-2017-14230 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cyrus Imap.