Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-39272 |
CWE-ID | CWE-326 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Fetchmail Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
Vendor | fetchmail.berlios.de |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU57578
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39272
CWE-ID:
CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFetchmail: 6.4.0 - 6.4.21
External linkshttp://nostarttls.secvuln.info/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/08/27/3
http://www.fetchmail.info/security.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/L3XJ6XLEJCEZCAM5LGGD6XBCC522QLG4/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZYCYLL73NP7ALJWSDICIVSA47ZIXWSSA/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VXMKSEHAQSEDCWZMAOJEGX3P3JW6QY6H/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.