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CVE-2010-0745

First published: Mon Mar 08 2010(Updated: )

Dovecot upstream has released latest v1.2.11 version: [1] <a href="http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2010-March/000152.html">http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2010-March/000152.html</a> addressing one denial of service issue (from upstream announcement): "mbox users really should upgrade, because by sending a message with a huge header you could basically cause a DoS (this problem exists only with v1.2.x, not with v1.0 or v1.1)." References: [2] <a href="http://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot/2010-February/047190.html">http://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot/2010-February/047190.html</a> [3] <a href="http://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot/2010-February/047058.html">http://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot/2010-February/047058.html</a> [4] <a href="http://dovecot.org/releases/1.2/dovecot-1.2.11.tar.gz">http://dovecot.org/releases/1.2/dovecot-1.2.11.tar.gz</a> CVE Request: [5] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/10/6">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/10/6</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dovecot=1.2.2
Dovecot=1.2.7
Dovecot=1.2.4
Dovecot=1.2.9
Dovecot=1.2.1
Dovecot=1.2.8
Dovecot=1.2.6
Dovecot=1.2.5
Dovecot=1.2.10
Dovecot=1.2.3
Dovecot=1.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0745?

    CVE-2010-0745 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0745?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-0745, upgrade Dovecot to version 1.2.11 or later.

  • Which versions of Dovecot are affected by CVE-2010-0745?

    CVE-2010-0745 affects Dovecot versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.10.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0745?

    CVE-2010-0745 is a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt normal service.

  • Is CVE-2010-0745 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0745 can be exploited remotely, affecting the availability of the Dovecot service.

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