CVE catalog
CVE-2020-16117
evolution-data-server: CVE-2020-16117
- Severity
- Medium · CVSS 5.9
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 2.12% · Oct 25, 2026
In GNOME evolution-data-server before 3.35.91, a malicious server can crash the mail client with a NULL pointer dereference by sending an invalid (e.g., minimal) CAPABILITY line on a connection attempt. This is related to imapx_free_capability and imapx_connect_to_server.
Vulnerable and fixed packages
Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.
| Distribution | Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | evolution-data-server | sid | 3.56.2-9 | fixed |
| Debian | evolution-data-server | forky | 3.56.2-9 | fixed |
| Debian | evolution-data-server | trixie | 3.56.2-0+deb13u1 | fixed |
| Debian | evolution-data-server | bookworm | 3.46.4-2 | fixed |
| Debian | evolution-data-server | bookworm-security | 3.46.4-2+deb12u1 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.16.5-1ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.1-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.2-0ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.2-0ubuntu2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.3-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.3-1ubuntu2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.4-0ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.5-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.5-1ubuntu1.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.5-1ubuntu1.2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | 16.04 | 3.18.5-1ubuntu1.3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.26.1-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.26.2-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.26.2.1-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.26.2.1-1ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.26.3-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.26.5-1ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.27.90-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.0-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.0-2ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.0-2ubuntu2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.1-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.3-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.5-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.5-0ubuntu0.18.04.2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.5-0ubuntu0.18.04.3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | evolution-data-server | pro | 3.28.5-0ubuntu0.18.04.3+esm1 | vulnerable |
Fixed-version evidence
| Distribution | Package | Type | Release | Fixed version | Urgency | Origin | Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | evolution-data-server | source | sid | 3.36.0-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | evolution-data-server | source | forky | 3.36.0-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | evolution-data-server | source | trixie | 3.36.0-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | evolution-data-server | source | bookworm | 3.36.0-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
OpenFactory catalog packages
[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]
- [evolution-data-server]Fixed
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [evolution-data-server-common]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [evolution-data-server-dev]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [evolution-data-server-doc]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· all · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [evolution-data-server-tests]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-camel-1.2]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-ebackend-1.2]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-ebook-1.2]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-ebookcontacts-1.2]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-ecal-2.0]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-edatabook-1.2]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-edatacal-2.0]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-edataserver-1.2]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-edataserverui-1.2]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [gir1.2-edataserverui4-1.0]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [libcamel-1.2-64]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [libcamel1.2-dev]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [libebackend-1.2-11]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [libebackend1.2-dev]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
- [libebook-1.2-21]Fixed
Source package: [evolution-data-server]
Details (2)
3.46.4-2· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
3.46.4-2· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
3.36.0-1dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · bookworm; dsa · evolution-data-server · debian · 12
Observed:
References
- [https://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/rhsa-2021_1752.json]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2020-16117]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DLA-2309-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/UBUNTU-CVE-2020-16117]
- [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16117]
- [https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2020/cve-2020-16117.json]
[Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX]