CVE-2026-52681

Public on 2026-08-28
Modified on 2026-08-28
Description
Sieve CPU resource usage is tracked in the compiled script, so an attacker that has valid credentials can reset the accounting by repeatedly changing the active script. Compiled script files are also not removed when a script is deleted or renamed. The configured Sieve CPU limit can be bypassed, allowing sustained CPU consumption, and the leftover files increase disk consumption. Both can cause degradation of service for mail delivery. Monitor system for abnormal CPU usage and disk consumption. Update to non-vulnerable version. No publicly available exploits are known.
Severity
Medium severity
Medium
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CVSS v3 Base Score
4.3
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Affected Packages

Platform Package Release Date Advisory Status
Amazon Linux 2 - Core dovecot Not Affected
Amazon Linux 2023 dovecot Pending Fix

CVSS Scores

Score Type Score Vector
Amazon Linux CVSSv3 4.3 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L