CVE-2008-4870
First published: Fri Oct 31 2008(Updated: )
dovecot 1.0.7 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, and possibly Fedora, uses world-readable permissions for dovecot.conf, which allows local users to obtain the ssl_key_password parameter value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.0.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=436287
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/10
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-16.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33149
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0205.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32164
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33624
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46323
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10776
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4870?
CVE-2008-4870 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4870?
To fix CVE-2008-4870, ensure that the permissions for dovecot.conf are restricted so that only authorized users can read the file.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-4870?
CVE-2008-4870 affects users running Dovecot version 1.0.7 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and possibly other systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4870?
CVE-2008-4870 is a local information disclosure vulnerability resulting from improper permissions on the Dovecot configuration file.
Can CVE-2008-4870 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2008-4870 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability, as it involves accessing a local configuration file.
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