Intrusion PreventionDovecot.rfc822_parse_domain.Out.of.Bounds.Read
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Out Of Bounds Read Vulnerability in Dovecot.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted SMTP packet. An attacker can exploit this to disclose arbitrary files or cause a denial of service condition on the affected machine via a crafted SMTP packet.
Affected Products
Dovecot Prior to 2.2.34
Impact
Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2018-February/000370.html
Telemetry
Coverage
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| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-06 | 14.627 | Severity:medium:high |
| ID | 45748 |
| Created | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2017-14461 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 31.75% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |