USN-6982-1: Dovecot vulnerabilities

Published Sep 2, 2024
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Updated

It was discovered that Dovecot did not not properly have restrictions on ithe size of address headers. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause denial of service. (CVE-2024-23184, CVE-2024-23185)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/dovecot-core<1:2.3.21+dfsg1-2ubuntu6
1:2.3.21+dfsg1-2ubuntu6
Ubuntu Ubuntu=24.04

Event History

Sep 2, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-6982-1?

The severity of USN-6982-1 is classified as a potential denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix USN-6982-1?

To fix USN-6982-1, you need to upgrade the Dovecot package to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What versions of Dovecot are affected by USN-6982-1?

USN-6982-1 affects Dovecot version 1:2.3.21+dfsg1-2ubuntu6 on Ubuntu 24.04.

4

Can USN-6982-1 be exploited remotely?

Yes, a remote attacker could potentially exploit the vulnerability in USN-6982-1 to cause denial of service.

5

What components are related to USN-6982-1?

The related component for USN-6982-1 is the Dovecot email server.

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