CVE-2021-28374: High severity debian courier-authlib vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2021
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Updated

The Debian courier-authlib package before 0.71.1-2 for Courier Authentication Library creates a /run/courier/authdaemon directory with weak permissions, allowing an attacker to read user information. This may include a cleartext password in some configurations. In general, it includes the user's existence, uid and gids, home and/or Maildir directory, quota, and some type of password information (such as a hash).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Debian courier-authlib<0.71.1-2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Mar 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:51 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28374?

CVE-2021-28374 has a medium severity level due to its potential to expose sensitive user information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28374?

To fix CVE-2021-28374, upgrade the Debian courier-authlib package to version 0.71.1-2 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-28374?

CVE-2021-28374 affects Debian systems running courier-authlib versions earlier than 0.71.1-2.

4

What type of information can be exposed in CVE-2021-28374?

CVE-2021-28374 can expose user information, including potential cleartext passwords in certain configurations.

5

Is CVE-2021-28374 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2021-28374 is primarily a local vulnerability, as it exploits directory permissions on the affected system.

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