CVE-2024-37358: Similarly to CVE-2024-34055, Apache James is vulnerable to denial of service through the abuse of IMAP literal

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HIGH 8.6REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2024-37358 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting james server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Similarly to CVE-2024-34055, Apache James is vulnerable to denial of service through the abuse of IMAP literals from both authenticated and unauthenticated users, which could be used to cause unbounded memory allocation and very long computations Version 3.7.6 and 3.8.2 restrict such illegitimate use of IMAP literals.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2025-02-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-06 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache james server UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.7.6 · >= 3.8.0 and < 3.8.2

Fixed in: 3.7.6, 3.8.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy james-server || rpm -q james-server || james-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.7.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade james-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade james-server

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison james-server sudo apt install james-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold james-server

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list james-server sudo dnf downgrade james-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add james-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-37358?

james server: upgrade to 3.7.6, 3.8.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37358 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37358 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-2024-37358 affect?

CVE-2024-37358 affects james server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Similarly to CVE-2024-34055, Apache James is vulnerable to denial of service through the abuse of IMAP literals from both authenticated and unauthenticated users, which could be used to cause unbounded memory allocation and very long comput

How urgent is CVE-2024-37358?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-45626 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Apache James server JMAP HTML to text plain implementation in versions below 3.8.2 and 3.7.6 is subject to unb

References

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