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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2018.3556.2
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-3556-2)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'dovecot' package(s) announced via the USN-3556-2 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'dovecot' package(s) announced via the USN-3556-2 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
USN-3556-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Dovecot. This update
provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.

It was discovered that Dovecot incorrectly handled certain authentications.
An attacker could possibly use this to bypass authentication and access
sensitive information. (CVE-2013-6171)

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Dovecot incorrectly handled certain authentications.
An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2017-15132)

Affected Software/OS:
'dovecot' package(s) on Ubuntu 12.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2013-6171
http://cpanel.net/tsr-2013-0010-full-disclosure/
http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2013-November/000264.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/54808
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3556-2/
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-15132
Debian Security Information: DSA-4130 (Google Search)
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4130
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00036.html
https://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2018-February/000370.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3556-1/
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