CVE-2006-2414 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2006-2414: Directory traversal vulnerability in Dovecot 1.0 beta and 1.0 allows remote attackers to list files and directories under the mbox parent directory and obtain mailbox names via ".." sequences in the (1) LIST or (2) DELETE IMAP command.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2006-2414 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

dovecot→ fixed in1.0.beta8-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y dovecot

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

dovecot→ fixed in1.0.beta8-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y dovecot

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

dovecot→ fixed in1.0.beta8-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y dovecot

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