CVE-2020-10957
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 7.17%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10957 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Dovecot before 2.3.10.1, unauthenticated sending of malformed parameters to a NOOP command causes a NULL Pointer Dereference and crash in submission-login, submission, or lmtp.. EPSS estimates a 7.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Dovecot before 2.3.10.1, unauthenticated sending of malformed parameters to a NOOP command causes a NULL Pointer Dereference and crash in submission-login, submission, or lmtp.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | < 2.3.10.1 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/37Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://dovecot.org/securityVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/37Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://dovecot.org/securityVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10957?
In Dovecot before 2.3.10.1, unauthenticated sending of malformed parameters to a NOOP command causes a NULL Pointer Dereference and crash in submission-login, submission, or lmtp.
How severe is CVE-2020-10957?
CVE-2020-10957 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10957?
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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