CVE-2015-8077: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 3, 2015
·
Updated

Integer overflow in the indexurlfetch function in imap/index.c in Cyrus IMAP 2.3.19, 2.4.18, and 2.5.6 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to urlfetch range checks and the startoctet variable. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-8076.

Affected Software

43 affected components
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.0
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.1
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.2
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.3
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.4
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.5
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.6
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.7
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.8
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.9
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.10
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.11
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.12
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.13
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.14
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.15
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.16
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.17
Cyrus IMAP=2.3.18
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.0
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.1
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.2
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.3
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.4
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.5
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.6
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.7
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.8
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.9
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.10
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.11
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.12
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.13
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.14
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.15
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.16
Cyrus IMAP=2.4.17
Cyrus IMAP=2.5.0
Cyrus IMAP=2.5.1
Cyrus IMAP=2.5.2
Cyrus IMAP=2.5.3
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Dec 3, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8077?

CVE-2015-8077 has a medium severity rating due to the potential impact of an integer overflow leading to unspecified consequences for remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8077?

To fix CVE-2015-8077, upgrade to a patched version of Cyrus IMAP that addresses the integer overflow vulnerabilities.

3

Which versions of Cyrus IMAP are affected by CVE-2015-8077?

CVE-2015-8077 affects Cyrus IMAP versions 2.3.19, 2.4.18, and 2.5.6.

4

Can CVE-2015-8077 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8077 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause potential impact via specially crafted requests.

5

Is CVE-2015-8077 related to any earlier vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2015-8077 is noted to exist due to an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability.

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