7.5
CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-28220: STARTTLS command injection in Apache JAMES

First published: Thu Sep 08 2022(Updated: )

Apache James prior to release 3.6.3 and 3.7.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. Fix of CVE-2021-38542, which solved similar problem fron Apache James 3.6.1, is subject to a parser differential and do not take into account concurrent requests.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache James<=3.6.2
Apache James=3.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-28220.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-28220?

    The severity of CVE-2022-28220 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28220?

    Apache James versions up to and including 3.6.2, as well as version 3.7.0, are affected by CVE-2022-28220.

  • What is the fix for CVE-2022-28220?

    To fix CVE-2022-28220, it is recommended to update Apache James to version 3.6.3 or 3.7.1.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28220?

    More information about CVE-2022-28220 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1), [Link 2](https://james.apache.org/james/update/2022/08/26/james-3.7.1.html).

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