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CVE-2015-8077: Integer Overflow

First published: Thu Dec 03 2015(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the index_urlfetch function in imap/index.c in Cyrus IMAP 2.3.19, 2.4.18, and 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to urlfetch range checks and the start_octet variable. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-8076.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cyrus SASL=2.3.0
Cyrus SASL=2.3.1
Cyrus SASL=2.3.2
Cyrus SASL=2.3.3
Cyrus SASL=2.3.4
Cyrus SASL=2.3.5
Cyrus SASL=2.3.6
Cyrus SASL=2.3.7
Cyrus SASL=2.3.8
Cyrus SASL=2.3.9
Cyrus SASL=2.3.10
Cyrus SASL=2.3.11
Cyrus SASL=2.3.12
Cyrus SASL=2.3.13
Cyrus SASL=2.3.14
Cyrus SASL=2.3.15
Cyrus SASL=2.3.16
Cyrus SASL=2.3.17
Cyrus SASL=2.3.18
Cyrus SASL=2.4.0
Cyrus SASL=2.4.1
Cyrus SASL=2.4.2
Cyrus SASL=2.4.3
Cyrus SASL=2.4.4
Cyrus SASL=2.4.5
Cyrus SASL=2.4.6
Cyrus SASL=2.4.7
Cyrus SASL=2.4.8
Cyrus SASL=2.4.9
Cyrus SASL=2.4.10
Cyrus SASL=2.4.11
Cyrus SASL=2.4.12
Cyrus SASL=2.4.13
Cyrus SASL=2.4.14
Cyrus SASL=2.4.15
Cyrus SASL=2.4.16
Cyrus SASL=2.4.17
Cyrus SASL=2.5.0
Cyrus SASL=2.5.1
Cyrus SASL=2.5.2
Cyrus SASL=2.5.3
SUSE Linux=42.1
SUSE Linux=13.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8077?

    CVE-2015-8077 has a medium severity rating due to the potential impact of an integer overflow leading to unspecified consequences for remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8077?

    To fix CVE-2015-8077, upgrade to a patched version of Cyrus IMAP that addresses the integer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of Cyrus IMAP are affected by CVE-2015-8077?

    CVE-2015-8077 affects Cyrus IMAP versions 2.3.19, 2.4.18, and 2.5.6.

  • Can CVE-2015-8077 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-8077 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause potential impact via specially crafted requests.

  • Is CVE-2015-8077 related to any earlier vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2015-8077 is noted to exist due to an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability.

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