CVE-2018-0682: Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-0682?

debun imap: upgrade to newer than 3.3i_r4.0; debun pop: upgrade to newer than 3.3p_r4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-0682 being exploited?

CVE-2018-0682 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-0682 affect?

CVE-2018-0682 affects debun imap, debun pop. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc. (Denbun POP version V3.3P R4.0 and earlier, Denbun IMAP version V3.3I R4.0 and earlier) does not properly manage sessions, which allows remote attackers to read/send mail or change the configuration via unspecified v

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-0682?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-0682 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting debun imap, debun pop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc. (Denbun POP version V3.3P R4.0 and earlier, Denbun IMAP version V3.3I R4.0 and earlier) does not properly manage sessions, which allows remote attackers to read/send mail or change the configuration via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2018-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JPCERT/CC · Vendor: neo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-11-15 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neo debun imap UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3i_r4.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.3i_r4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy debun-imap || rpm -q debun-imap || debun-imap --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3i_r4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade debun-imap

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade debun-imap

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

neo debun pop UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3p_r4.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.3p_r4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy debun-pop || rpm -q debun-pop || debun-pop --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3p_r4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade debun-pop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade debun-pop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-0682?

debun imap: upgrade to newer than 3.3i_r4.0; debun pop: upgrade to newer than 3.3p_r4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-0682 being exploited?

CVE-2018-0682 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-0682 affect?

CVE-2018-0682 affects debun imap, debun pop. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc. (Denbun POP version V3.3P R4.0 and earlier, Denbun IMAP version V3.3I R4.0 and earlier) does not properly manage sessions, which allows remote attackers to read/send mail or change the configuration via unspecified v

How urgent is CVE-2018-0682?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2018-0687 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE UPGRADE Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc
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CVE-2018-0683 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Buffer overflow in Denbun by NEOJAPAN Inc
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