CVE-2010-0745

Name: CVE-2010-0745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-20T17:30:01.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.08%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0745 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Dovecot 1.2.x before 1.2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via long headers in an e-mail message.. EPSS estimates a 3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Dovecot 1.2.x before 1.2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via long headers in an e-mail message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.08%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.0
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.1
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.2
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.3
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.4
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.5
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.6
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.7
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.8
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.9
Dovecot	Dovecot	1.2.10

References

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0745?

Unspecified vulnerability in Dovecot 1.2.x before 1.2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via long headers in an e-mail message.

How severe is CVE-2010-0745?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0745 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0745?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST