CVE-2021-38542
EUVD-2022-051704.01.2022, 09:15
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 (NVD)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| apache | james | 𝑥 < 3.6.1 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-77 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The software constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
- CWE-327 - Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic AlgorithmThe use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information.
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