CVE-2015-8078: 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 section_offset variable. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-8076.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00066.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00156.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/04/3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034282
- https://cyrus.foundation/cyrus-imapd/commit/?id=6fb6a272171f49c79ba6ab7c6403eb25b39ec1b2
- https://docs.cyrus.foundation/imap/release-notes/2.5/x/2.5.7.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8078?
CVE-2015-8078 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8078?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8078, upgrade to a version of Cyrus IMAP that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Cyrus IMAP are affected by CVE-2015-8078?
CVE-2015-8078 affects Cyrus IMAP versions 2.3.19, 2.4.18, and 2.5.6.
Can CVE-2015-8078 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8078 can be exploited remotely by attackers to potentially affect the impacted systems.
What causes CVE-2015-8078?
CVE-2015-8078 is caused by an integer overflow in the index_urlfetch function within Cyrus IMAP.
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