CVE-2020-29548: Command Injection

Published Aug 17, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in SmarterTools SmarterMail through 100.0.7537. Meddler-in-the-middle attackers can pipeline commands after a POP3 STLS command, injecting plaintext commands into an encrypted user session.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SmarterTools SmarterMail<=100.0.7537

Event History

Aug 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:16 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29548?

The severity of CVE-2020-29548 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

2

How can a meddler-in-the-middle attack exploit CVE-2020-29548?

Meddler-in-the-middle attackers can pipeline commands after a POP3 STLS command, injecting plaintext commands into an encrypted user session.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-29548?

To fix CVE-2020-29548, ensure you are using SmarterTools SmarterMail version 100.0.7537 or higher.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-29548?

More information about CVE-2020-29548 can be found at the following references: [1] https://nostarttls.secvuln.info/ [2] https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/current

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2020-29548?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-29548 is CWE-77.

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