CVE-2021-46853
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.84%
Last modified
CVE-2021-46853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Alpine before 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) when LIST or LSUB is sent before STARTTLS.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Alpine before 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) when LIST or LSUB is sent before STARTTLS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Project | Alpine | < 2.25 |
References
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/807613Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nostarttls.secvuln.info/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-07Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/807613Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://nostarttls.secvuln.info/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-07Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-46853?
Alpine before 2.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) when LIST or LSUB is sent before STARTTLS.
How severe is CVE-2021-46853?
CVE-2021-46853 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46853?
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-2021-46853?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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