CVE-2020-10967: Input Validation

Published May 18, 2020
·
Updated

In Dovecot before 2.3.10.1, remote unauthenticated attackers can crash the lmtp or submission process by sending mail with an empty localpart.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Dovecot dovecot<2.3.10.1
debian/dovecot
1:2.3.13+dfsg1-2+deb11u11:2.3.13+dfsg1-2+deb11u21:2.3.19.1+dfsg1-2.1+deb12u11:2.4.1+dfsg1-6+deb13u21:2.4.1+dfsg1-6+deb13u11:2.4.2+dfsg1-3

Event History

May 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:28 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:29 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10967?

CVE-2020-10967 is a vulnerability in Dovecot that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to crash the lmtp or submission process by sending mail with an empty localpart.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10967?

CVE-2020-10967 has a severity of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

3

How does CVE-2020-10967 affect Dovecot?

CVE-2020-10967 affects Dovecot versions before 2.3.10.1, allowing attackers to crash the lmtp or submission process.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-10967?

To fix CVE-2020-10967, upgrade to Dovecot version 2.3.10.1 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-10967?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-10967 in the references provided: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00059.html, http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157771/Open-Xchange-Dovecot-2.3.10-Null-Pointer-Dereference-Denial-Of-Service.html, http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/37

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