CVE-2020-28200
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.97%
Last modified
CVE-2020-28200 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Sieve engine in Dovecot before 2.3.15 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, as demonstrated by a situation with a complex regular expression for the regex extension.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Sieve engine in Dovecot before 2.3.15 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, as demonstrated by a situation with a complex regular expression for the regex extension.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecot | Dovecot | < 2.3.15 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- https://dovecot.org/securityVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/28/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://dovecot.org/securityVendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/28/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28200?
The Sieve engine in Dovecot before 2.3.15 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, as demonstrated by a situation with a complex regular expression for the regex extension.
How severe is CVE-2020-28200?
CVE-2020-28200 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28200?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-28200?
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