CVE-2020-7046
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 50.42%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. lib-smtp in submission-login and lmtp in Dovecot 2.3.9 before 2.3.9.3 mishandles truncated UTF-8 data in command parameters, as demonstrated by the unauthenticated triggering of a submission-login infinite loop.. EPSS estimates a 50.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lib-smtp in submission-login and lmtp in Dovecot 2.3.9 before 2.3.9.3 mishandles truncated UTF-8 data in command parameters, as demonstrated by the unauthenticated triggering of a submission-login infinite loop.
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 | >= 2.3.9, < 2.3.9.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot-news/2020-February/000431.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://dovecot.org/securityVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/12/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://dovecot.org/pipermail/dovecot-news/2020-February/000431.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://dovecot.org/securityVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7046?
lib-smtp in submission-login and lmtp in Dovecot 2.3.9 before 2.3.9.3 mishandles truncated UTF-8 data in command parameters, as demonstrated by the unauthenticated triggering of a submission-login infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2020-7046?
CVE-2020-7046 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 50.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7046?
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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