CVE-2017-15130
UnknownEPSS 2.64%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15130 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service flaw was found in dovecot before 2.2.34. An attacker able to generate random SNI server names could exploit TLS SNI configuration lookups, leading to excessive memory usage and the process to restart.. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service flaw was found in dovecot before 2.2.34. An attacker able to generate random SNI server names could exploit TLS SNI configuration lookups, leading to excessive memory usage and the process to restart.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | < 2.2.34 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q1/205Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1532356Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3587-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4130Third Party Advisory
- https://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2018-February/000370.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q1/205Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1532356Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3587-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4130Third Party Advisory
- https://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2018-February/000370.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15130?
A denial of service flaw was found in dovecot before 2.2.34. An attacker able to generate random SNI server names could exploit TLS SNI configuration lookups, leading to excessive memory usage and the process to restart.
How severe is CVE-2017-15130?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15130 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15130?
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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