PT-2021-3385
CVE-2021-33515
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Published
2021-06-21
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Updated
2026-10-31
Description by
CVSS 2.0
5.8
MediumMetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Dovecot versions prior to 2.3.15
Description
The issue is related to the submission service in Dovecot, which allows STARTTLS command injection in lib-smtp. This can lead to sensitive information being redirected to an attacker-controlled address. The vulnerability is also associated with incorrect neutralization of special elements in output used by the incoming component, potentially allowing a remote attacker to disclose user credentials.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.3.15, update to version 2.3.15 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the submission service until a patch is applied. Avoid using the STARTTLS command in lib-smtp until the issue is resolved.
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