CVE-2021-40111

In Apache James, while fuzzing with Jazzer the IMAP parsing stack, we discover that crafted APPEND and STATUS IMAP command could be used to trigger infinite loops resulting in expensive CPU computations and OutOfMemory exceptions. This can be used for a Denial Of Service attack. The IMAP user needs to be authenticated to exploit this vulnerability. This affected Apache James prior to version 3.6.1. This vulnerability had been patched in Apache James 3.6.1 and higher. We recommend the upgrade.
References
Link Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/3 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/3 Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:apache:james:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2022-01-04 09:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 18:48


NVD link : CVE-2021-40111

Mitre link : CVE-2021-40111

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-40111


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Products Affected

apache

  • james
CWE
CWE-835

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')