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Debian DSA-6197-3 Dovecot Important Path Normalization Flaw

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Calendar Grey May 1, 2026
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Updated dovecot packages for Debian oldstable fix path normalization regression issue from CVE-2026-0394.
The oldstable (bookworm) backport of the security fix for CVE-2026-0394 introduced a regression in the passwd-file path normalization
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Summary

For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 1:2.3.19.1+dfsg1-2.1+deb12u4.

We recommend that you upgrade your dovecot packages.

For the detailed security status of dovecot please refer to its security
tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/dovecot

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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