CVE-2010-0745: Medium severity Dovecot dovecot vulnerability
Dovecot upstream has released latest v1.2.11 version: [1] http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2010-March/000152.html
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] http://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot/2010-February/047190.html [3] http://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot/2010-February/047058.html [4] http://dovecot.org/releases/1.2/dovecot-1.2.11.tar.gz
CVE Request: [5] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/10/6
Other sources
Unspecified vulnerability in Dovecot 1.2.x before 1.2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via long headers in an e-mail message.
— Red Hat
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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.