CVE-2007-2231
First published: Wed Apr 25 2007(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in index/mbox/mbox-storage.c in Dovecot before 1.0.rc29, when using the zlib plugin, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary gzipped (.gz) mailboxes (mbox files) via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the mailbox name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc20 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta2 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta5 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc15 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc19 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc12 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta4 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc14 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta6 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta9 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc8 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc2 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc25 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta8 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta3 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc16 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc9 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc27 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta1 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc13 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc11 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc6 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc26 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc17 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc3 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc1 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc21 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc22 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc10 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc28 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc7 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc5 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc18 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc23 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.beta7 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc4 | |
| Dovecot | =1.0.rc24 |
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Reference Links
- http://dovecot.org/list/dovecot-cvs/2007-March/008488.html
- http://dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2007-March/000038.html
- http://dovecot.org/doc/NEWS
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23552
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_8_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25072
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1359
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-487-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30342
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0297.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1452
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34082
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10995
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466168/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2231?
The severity of CVE-2007-2231 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive mailbox data.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2231?
To fix CVE-2007-2231, upgrade Dovecot to version 1.0.rc29 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-2231?
CVE-2007-2231 affects versions of Dovecot prior to 1.0.rc29, specifically when using the zlib plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2231?
CVE-2007-2231 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary gzipped mailbox files.
What potential impact does CVE-2007-2231 have?
The impact of CVE-2007-2231 includes unauthorized access to potentially confidential emails stored in gzipped mbox files.
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