Vulnerability identifier: #VU65119
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Dovecot
Server applications /
Mail servers
Vendor: Dovecot
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly handle multiple passdb
configuration entries. A remote attacker can potentially escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Dovecot: 2.2.30 - 2.3.19.1
External links
http://github.com/dovecot/core/commit/7bad6a24160e34bce8f10e73dbbf9e5fbbcd1904
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.