CVE-2026-85111 Details
Description
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Apache James Mime4J library prior version 0.8.15 allows Denial of Service upon parsing Mime messages. Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache James server 3.9.1 that relies on fixed MIME4J 0.8.15 which addresses the issue. See CVE-2026-85108 in Apache James MIME4J library.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in the Apache James Mime4J library, in versions prior to 0.8.15. The issue arises from the library's lack of limits or throttling when parsing MIME messages, which can lead to resource exhaustion. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache James server 3.9.1, which includes the patched version of Mime4J. For more details, see CVE-2026-85108, which pertains to the Apache James Mime4J library.
Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache James server 3.9.1, which includes the fixed version of the Mime4J library. Instructions for upgrading can be found on the Apache James website.
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Assessed Nov 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/j1bql696qvg935lp8zo0m626jp9n0h8q | [email protected] | AdvisoryMailing ListRemedyVendor |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-85108 | [email protected] | Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-770 | Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Apache James | < 3.9.1 (semver) |
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |