CVE-2020-15954: Medium severity kmail vulnerability

Published Jul 27, 2020
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Updated

KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3) engages in unencrypted POP3 communication during times when the UI indicates that encryption is in use.

Affected Software

2 affected components
KDE kmail=19.12.3
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jul 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:06 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15954?

CVE-2020-15954 is a vulnerability in KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3) that engages in unencrypted POP3 communication despite indicating that encryption is in use.

2

How does CVE-2020-15954 affect KDE KMail?

CVE-2020-15954 affects KDE KMail 19.12.3, allowing unencrypted POP3 communication even when the UI suggests that encryption is being used.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15954?

CVE-2020-15954 has a severity keyword of 'medium' and a severity value of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-15954 in KDE KMail?

To fix CVE-2020-15954 in KDE KMail, it is recommended to update to a version where the vulnerability has been patched.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15954?

More information about CVE-2020-15954 can be found at the following references: [1][2]

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