FrSIRT - rPath Linux Security Update Fixes Dovecot ACL Plugin Security Bypass Issue / Exploit (Security Advisories)

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rPath Linux Security Update Fixes Dovecot ACL Plugin Security Bypass Issue

Title : rPath Linux Security Update Fixes Dovecot ACL Plugin Security Bypass Issue
Advisory ID : FrSIRT/ADV-2007-2896
CVE ID : CVE-2007-4211
Rated as : Low Risk

Remotely Exploitable : Yes
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2007-08-16

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Technical Description

A vulnerability has been identified in rPath Linux, which could be exploited by malicious users to bypass security restrictions. This issue is caused by an error in the ACL plugin in Dovecot, which could allow remote authenticated users with the insert right to save certain flags via a "COPY" or "APPEND" command.

ChangeLog

2007-08-16 : Initial release

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