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CVE-2011-3481 Detail

Description

The index_get_ids function in index.c in imapd in Cyrus IMAP Server before 2.4.11, when server-side threading is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted References header in an e-mail message.


Evaluator Description

Per: http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/476.html 'CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference'

Metrics

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Hyperlink Resource
http://bugzilla.cyrusimap.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2772
http://bugzilla.cyrusimap.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3463
http://git.cyrusimap.org/cyrus-imapd/commit/?id=6e776956a1a9dfa58eacdd0ddd52644009eac9e5 Patch 
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:037
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1508.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69842

Weakness Enumeration

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2011-3481
NVD Published Date:
09/14/2011
NVD Last Modified:
10/30/2018
Source:
MITRE