CVE-2018-5753: Input Validation
First published: Fri Jun 15 2018(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | <=7.6.3 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev14 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev15 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev16 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev17 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev18 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev20 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev22 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev23 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev24 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev25 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev26 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev28 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev29 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.6.3-rev30 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.0 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.2 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev10 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev11 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev12 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev13 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev14 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev15 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev16 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev17 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev18 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev19 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev20 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev21 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev22 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev23 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev24 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev25 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev26 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev27 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev28 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev29 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev30 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev31 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev32 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev33 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev34 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev35 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev36 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev38 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev39 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev40 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev5 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev6 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev8 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.3-rev9 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev10 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev11 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev13 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev14 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev15 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev16 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev17 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev18 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev19 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev3 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev4 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev5 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev6 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev7 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev8 | |
| Open-Xchange App Suite Backend | =7.8.4-rev9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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