HIGH

CVE-2020-12100

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

17.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

In Dovecot before 2.3.11.3, uncontrolled recursion in submission, lmtp, and lda allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted e-mail message with deeply nested MIME parts.

Technical details

Published
8/12/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12100?

In Dovecot before 2.3.11.3, uncontrolled recursion in submission, lmtp, and lda allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted e-mail message with deeply nested MIME parts.

Is CVE-2020-12100 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-12100 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 17.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-12100?

CVE-2020-12100 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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