CVE-2015-8078: 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 sectionoffset variable. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-8076.

Affected Software

43 affected components
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
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

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-2015-8078?

CVE-2015-8078 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8078?

To mitigate CVE-2015-8078, upgrade to a version of Cyrus IMAP that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Cyrus IMAP are affected by CVE-2015-8078?

CVE-2015-8078 affects Cyrus IMAP versions 2.3.19, 2.4.18, and 2.5.6.

4

Can CVE-2015-8078 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8078 can be exploited remotely by attackers to potentially affect the impacted systems.

5

What causes CVE-2015-8078?

CVE-2015-8078 is caused by an integer overflow in the index_urlfetch function within Cyrus IMAP.

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