CWE
770
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-34055

First published: Wed Jun 05 2024(Updated: )

Cyrus IMAP before 3.8.3 and 3.10.x before 3.10.0-rc1 allows authenticated attackers to cause unbounded memory allocation by sending many LITERALs in a single command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/cyrus imap<3.8.3
3.8.3
redhat/cyrus imap<3.10.0
3.10.0
debian/cyrus-imapd<=3.2.6-2+deb11u2<=3.2.6-2+deb11u4
3.6.1-4+deb12u3
3.6.1-4+deb12u2
3.10.1-1
Cyrus SASL<3.8.3
Cyrus SASL=3.10.0-alpha0
Cyrus SASL=3.10.0-beta1
Cyrus SASL=3.10.0-beta2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-34055?

    CVE-2024-34055 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unbounded memory allocation leading to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-34055?

    To fix CVE-2024-34055, upgrade to Cyrus IMAP version 3.8.3 or 3.10.0-rc1 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-34055 have on my system?

    CVE-2024-34055 allows authenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability to exhaust system memory, potentially causing service disruptions.

  • What versions of Cyrus IMAP are affected by CVE-2024-34055?

    CVE-2024-34055 affects Cyrus IMAP versions before 3.8.3 and 3.10.x before 3.10.0-rc1.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2024-34055?

    Authenticated users of Cyrus IMAP versions before 3.8.3 and 3.10.x before 3.10.0-rc1 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-34055.

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