CVE-2024-25584 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

Dovecot accepts dot LF DOT LF symbol as end of DATA command. RFC requires that it should always be CR LF DOT CR LF. This causes Dovecot to convert single mail with LF DOT LF in middle, into two emails when relaying to SMTP. Dovecot will split mail with LF DOT LF into two mails. Upgrade to latest released version. No publicly available exploits are known.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-345

References

https://documentation.open-xchange.com/dovecot/security/advisories/csaf/2024/oxd

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-25584?

CVE-2024-25584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Dovecot accepts dot LF DOT LF symbol as end of DATA command. RFC requires that it should always be CR LF DOT CR LF. This causes Dovecot to convert single mail with LF DOT LF in middle, into two emails...

How severe is CVE-2024-25584?

CVE-2024-25584 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-25584?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.