CVE-2011-3579: Medium severity IceWarp Mail Server vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2011
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Updated

server/webmail.php in IceWarp WebMail in IceWarp Mail Server before 10.3.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and possibly send HTTP requests to intranet servers or cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption), via an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference.

Affected Software

20 affected components
IceWarp Mail Server=10.2.0
IceWarp Mail Server=10.1.1
IceWarp Mail Server=9.4.0
IceWarp Mail Server=10.2.1
IceWarp Mail Server=10.0.4
IceWarp Mail Server=10.0.7
IceWarp Mail Server=9.4.2
IceWarp Mail Server=9.3.1
IceWarp Mail Server=10.3.0
IceWarp Mail Server=9.3.2
IceWarp Mail Server=9.4.1
IceWarp Mail Server=9.3.0
IceWarp Mail Server=10.0.8
IceWarp Mail Server<=10.3.2
IceWarp Mail Server=10.1.2
IceWarp Mail Server=10.0.3
IceWarp Mail Server=10.3.1
IceWarp Mail Server=10.1.3
IceWarp Mail Server=10.2.2
IceWarp Mail Server=10.1.4

Event History

Sep 30, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3579?

CVE-2011-3579 has been categorized with a medium severity level due to its potential to allow remote file access and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3579?

To mitigate CVE-2011-3579, upgrade to IceWarp Mail Server version 10.3.3 or later.

3

Which versions of IceWarp Mail Server are affected by CVE-2011-3579?

CVE-2011-3579 affects IceWarp Mail Server versions 9.3.0 through 10.3.2.

4

Can CVE-2011-3579 lead to intranet attacks?

Yes, CVE-2011-3579 may enable attackers to send HTTP requests to intranet servers.

5

What is the risk of denial of service related to CVE-2011-3579?

Exploitation of CVE-2011-3579 can lead to denial of service via excessive CPU and memory consumption.

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