CVE-2018-5753: Input Validation

Published Jun 15, 2018
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Updated

The frontend component in Open-Xchange OX App Suite before 7.6.3-rev31, 7.8.x before 7.8.2-rev31, 7.8.3 before 7.8.3-rev41, and 7.8.4 before 7.8.4-rev20 allows remote attackers to spoof the origin of e-mails via unicode characters in the "personal part" of a (1) From or (2) Sender address.

Affected Software

69 affected components
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite<=7.6.3
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev14
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev15
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev16
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev17
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev18
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev20
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev22
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev23
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev24
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev25
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev26
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev28
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev29
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.6.3-rev30
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.0
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.2
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev10
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev11
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev12
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev13
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev14
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev15
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev16
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev17
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev18
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev19
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev20
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev21
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev22
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev23
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev24
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev25
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev26
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev27
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev28
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev29
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev30
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev31
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev32
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev33
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev34
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev35
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev36
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev38
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev39
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev40
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev5
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev6
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev8
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.3-rev9
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev10
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev11
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev13
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev14
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev15
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev16
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev17
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev18
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev19
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev3
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev4
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev5
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev6
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev7
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev8
Open-Xchange Open-Xchange AppSuite=7.8.4-rev9

Event History

Jun 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Jun 16, 2018
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2018-5753?

CVE-2018-5753 allows attackers to spoof the origin of emails by exploiting unicode characters in the personal part of From or Sender addresses.

2

What versions of Open-Xchange App Suite are affected by CVE-2018-5753?

CVE-2018-5753 affects Open-Xchange App Suite versions before 7.6.3-rev31, 7.8.x before 7.8.2-rev31, and various versions of 7.8.3 and 7.8.4.

3

How can users mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2018-5753?

To mitigate CVE-2018-5753, users should upgrade to the latest versions of Open-Xchange App Suite that are not vulnerable.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-5753 on email integrity?

CVE-2018-5753 undermines the integrity of email communications by enabling the spoofing of sender addresses.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-5753?

Yes, patches are available for CVE-2018-5753 in the updated versions of the Open-Xchange App Suite.

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