CVE-2021-33515: Command Injection

Published Jun 28, 2021
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Updated

The submission service in Dovecot before 2.3.15 allows STARTTLS command injection in lib-smtp. Sensitive information can be redirected to an attacker-controlled address.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dovecot dovecot<2.3.14.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Jun 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:04 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33515?

CVE-2021-33515 is a vulnerability that allows STARTTLS command injection in the submission service in Dovecot.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33515?

The severity of CVE-2021-33515 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2021-33515 affect Dovecot?

CVE-2021-33515 affects Dovecot versions up to 2.3.14.1.

4

How does CVE-2021-33515 affect Fedora?

CVE-2021-33515 affects Fedora versions 33 and 34.

5

How does CVE-2021-33515 affect Debian Debian Linux?

CVE-2021-33515 affects Debian Debian Linux version 10.0.

6

How can I fix CVE-2021-33515 in Dovecot?

To fix CVE-2021-33515 in Dovecot, you should upgrade to version 2.3.15 or later.

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