CVE-2021-38542

Summary

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 Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-77: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

Workarounds

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.

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1

References

• https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1

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