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CVE-2021-38542

Summary
Assigner-apache
Assigner Org ID-f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09
Published At-04 Jan, 2022 | 08:55
Updated At-04 Aug, 2024 | 01:44
Rejected At-
Credits

Apache James vulnerable to STARTTLS command injection (IMAP and POP3)

Apache James prior to release 3.6.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. This can result in Man-in -the-middle command injection attacks, leading potentially to leakage of sensible information.

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▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:apache
Assigner Org ID:f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09
Published At:04 Jan, 2022 | 08:55
Updated At:04 Aug, 2024 | 01:44
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Apache James vulnerable to STARTTLS command injection (IMAP and POP3)

Apache James prior to release 3.6.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. This can result in Man-in -the-middle command injection attacks, leading potentially to leakage of sensible information.

Affected Products
Vendor
The Apache Software FoundationApache Software Foundation
Product
Apache James
Versions
Affected
  • From Apache James before 3.6.1 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-77CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-77
Description: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
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moderate
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We recommend to upgrade to Apache James 3.6.1, which fixes this vulnerability. Furthermore, we recommend, if possible to dis-activate STARTTLS and rely solely on explicit TLS for mail protocols, including SMTP, IMAP and POP3.

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Credits
We thanks Benoit Tellier, Raphael Ouazana for reporting this vulnerability as well as Damian Poddebniak, Fabian Ising, Hanno Böck, and Sebastian Schinzel Münster University of Applied Science for their research and tools regarding STARTTLS security.
Timeline
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
Hyperlink: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
Resource:
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1
Resource:
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
x_transferred
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
Resource:
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
x_transferred
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1
Resource:
mailing-list
x_refsource_MLIST
x_transferred
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:security@apache.org
Published At:04 Jan, 2022 | 09:15
Updated At:27 Oct, 2022 | 11:39

Apache James prior to release 3.6.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. This can result in Man-in -the-middle command injection attacks, leading potentially to leakage of sensible information.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
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Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.15.9MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary2.04.3MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 5.9
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 4.3
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
CPE Matches
The Apache Software Foundation
apache
>>james>>Versions before 3.6.1(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:apache:james:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-327Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE-77Secondarysecurity@apache.org
CWE ID: CWE-327
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-77
Type: Secondary
Source: security@apache.org
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Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1security@apache.org
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1security@apache.org
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1security@apache.org
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
Source: security@apache.org
Resource:
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1
Source: security@apache.org
Resource:
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
Source: security@apache.org
Resource:
Mailing List
Third Party Advisory

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