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CVE-2019-7524

In Dovecot before 2.2.36.3 and 2.3.x before 2.3.5.1, a local attacker can cause a buffer overflow in the indexer-worker process, which can be used to elevate to root. This occurs because of missing checks in the fts and pop3-uidl components.

Severity
High 7.8
Published
28 Mar 2019
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
2.2.36.3, 2.3.5.1
Exploit chance
1.2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 67% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
DovecotServers and applications · cpe:a:dovecot:dovecot
  • Every version before 2.2.36.3
  • From 2.3.0 before 2.3.5.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-7524
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-7524