SB2021102027 - SUSE update for fetchmail



SB2021102027 - SUSE update for fetchmail

Published: October 20, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021102027
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Inadequate Encryption Strength (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39272)

CWE-ID: CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to Fetchmail before 6.4.22 fails to enforce STARTTLS session encryption in some circumstances, such as a certain situation with IMAP and PREAUTH. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.