Vulnerability Description
In the IMAP Server in Dovecot 2.3.3 through 2.3.5.2, the submission-login component crashes if AUTH PLAIN is attempted over a TLS secured channel with an unacceptable authentication message.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | >= 2.3.3, <= 2.3.5.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00026.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.dovecot.org/download.htmlProduct
- https://www.dovecot.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00024.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00026.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.dovecot.org/download.htmlProduct
- https://www.dovecot.org/security.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-11499?
CVE-2019-11499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the IMAP Server in Dovecot 2.3.3 through 2.3.5.2, the submission-login component crashes if AUTH PLAIN is attempted over a TLS secured channel with an unacceptable authentication message.
How severe is CVE-2019-11499?
CVE-2019-11499 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-2019-11499?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dovecot Dovecot, Fedoraproject Fedora, Opensuse Leap.