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USN-3556-2: Dovecot vulnerabilities
First published: Thu Feb 01 2018(Updated: )
USN-3556-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Dovecot. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. It was discovered that Dovecot incorrectly handled certain authentications. An attacker could possibly use this to bypass authentication and access sensitive information. (CVE-2013-6171) Original advisory details: It was discovered that Dovecot incorrectly handled certain authentications. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2017-15132)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/dovecot-core | <1:2.0.19-0ubuntu2.4 | 1:2.0.19-0ubuntu2.4 |
| Ubuntu Ubuntu | =12.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this advisory?
The vulnerability ID for this advisory is CVE-2013-6171.
What is the affected software version?
The affected software version is dovecot-core 1:2.0.19-0ubuntu2.4.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is not mentioned in the advisory.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2013-6171?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2013-6171 by using certain authentications to bypass authentication and access sensitive information.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, apply the corresponding update provided by Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
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