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CVE-2021-38542 Apache James prior to release 3.6.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command
Description
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 and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache James 3.6 | earliest → < 3.6.1 | 3.6.1 |
References
- www.openwall.com www.openwall.com
- [oss-security] 20220104 CVE-2021-38542: Apache James vulnerable to STARTTLS command injection (IMAP and POP3) www.openwall.com
- [oss-security] 20220919 CVE-2022-28220: STARTTLS command injection in Apache JAMES www.openwall.com
Timeline
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