CVE-2021-38084: High severity Courier-mta Courier Mail Server vulnerability

Published Aug 3, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the POP3 component of Courier Mail Server before 1.1.5. Meddler-in-the-middle attackers can pipeline commands after the POP3 STLS command, injecting plaintext commands into an encrypted user session.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Courier-mta Courier Mail Server<1.1.5

Event History

Aug 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38084?

CVE-2021-38084 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting encrypted sessions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38084?

The recommended fix for CVE-2021-38084 is to upgrade to Courier Mail Server version 1.1.5 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-38084 have on users?

CVE-2021-38084 allows attackers to inject plaintext commands into an encrypted user session, compromising data confidentiality.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2021-38084?

CVE-2021-38084 enables meddler-in-the-middle attacks that can manipulate user sessions in real-time.

5

Is CVE-2021-38084 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-38084 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can intercept the POP3 communications.

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