CVE-2014-2727: OS Command Injection

Published Feb 19, 2020
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Updated

The STARTTLS implementation in MailMarshal before 7.2 allows plaintext command injection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Trustwave Mailmarshal<7.2

Event History

Feb 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:39 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2727?

The severity of CVE-2014-2727 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

2

What is CVE-2014-2727 about?

CVE-2014-2727 is about a vulnerability in the STARTTLS implementation in MailMarshal before version 7.2 that allows plaintext command injection.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2014-2727?

Trustwave MailMarshal versions up to exclusive 7.2 are affected by CVE-2014-2727.

4

How can the plaintext command injection vulnerability be exploited?

The plaintext command injection vulnerability in CVE-2014-2727 can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

5

How can I fix the STARTTLS implementation vulnerability in MailMarshal?

To fix the STARTTLS implementation vulnerability in MailMarshal, update the software to version 7.2 or later as recommended by the vendor.

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