CVE-2022-4121 (GCVE-0-2022-4121)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-01-17 00:00 – Updated: 2025-11-03 19:27
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
In libetpan a null pointer dereference in mailimap_mailbox_data_status_free in low-level/imap/mailimap_types.c was found that could lead to a remote denial of service or other potential consequences.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-04 17:59 UTC
CWE
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