CVE-2014-3430
First published: Wed May 14 2014(Updated: )
Dovecot 1.1 before 2.2.13 and dovecot-ee before 2.1.7.7 and 2.2.x before 2.2.12.12 does not properly close old connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via an incomplete SSL/TLS handshake for an IMAP/POP3 connection.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1-rc2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1.0 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1.1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1.2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1.3 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1.4 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1.5 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.1.6 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.0 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.3 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.4 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.5 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.6 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.7 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.8 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.9 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.10 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.11 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.12 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.13 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.14 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =1.2.15 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0-beta1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.0 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.3 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.4 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.5 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.6 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.7 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.8 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.9 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.10 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.11 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.12 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.13 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.14 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.0.15 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1-rc1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1-rc2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1-rc3 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1-rc5 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1-rc6 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1-rc7 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.0 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.3 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.4 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.5 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.6 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.7 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.8 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.10 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.11 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.12 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.13 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.14 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.1.15 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2-rc1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2-rc2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2-rc3 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2-rc4 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2-rc5 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2-rc6 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2-rc7 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.0 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.1 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.2 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.3 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.4 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.5 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.6 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.7 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.8 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.9 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.10 | |
| Dovecot Dovecot | =2.2.13-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0223.html
- http://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot-news/2014-May/000273.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0790.html
- http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.mail.imap.dovecot/77499
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0790.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59051
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59537
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59552
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2954
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:113
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/09/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/09/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67306
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2213-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3430?
CVE-2014-3430 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through resource consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3430?
To fix CVE-2014-3430, upgrade Dovecot to version 2.2.13 or later or apply the relevant patches provided by your distribution.
What impact does CVE-2014-3430 have on my system?
The impact of CVE-2014-3430 allows remote attackers to consume system resources by triggering denial of service via incomplete SSL/TLS handshakes.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3430?
CVE-2014-3430 affects Dovecot versions 1.1 through 2.2.12.12, including numerous prior versions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3430 until I can upgrade?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2014-3430; upgrading is the recommended solution.
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