CVE-2011-3208

CVE-2011-3208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cmu Cyrus Imap Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the split_wildmats function in nntpd.c in nntpd in Cyrus IMAP Server before 2.3.17 and 2.4.x before 2.4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NNTP command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3208?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the split_wildmats function in nntpd.c in nntpd in Cyrus IMAP Server before 2.3.17 and 2.4.x before 2.4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NNTP command.
How severe is CVE-2011-3208?
CVE-2011-3208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3208 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3208?
CVE-2011-3208 primarily affects Cmu Cyrus Imap Server. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3208?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3208 published?
CVE-2011-3208 was published on 2011-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (40)

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