CVE-2023-52723
First published: Mon Apr 29 2024(Updated: )
In KDE libksieve before 23.03.80, kmanagesieve/session.cpp places a cleartext password in server logs because a username variable is accidentally given a password value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libksieve | <23.03.80 |
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Reference Links
- https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/commit/6b460ba93ac4ac503ba039d0b788ac7595120db1
- https://invent.kde.org/pim/libksieve/-/tags/v23.03.80
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/04/30/1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00004.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52723?
CVE-2023-52723 is classified as a security vulnerability that exposes sensitive information through server logs.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52723?
To fix CVE-2023-52723, upgrade to KDE libksieve version 23.03.80 or later.
What component is affected by CVE-2023-52723?
CVE-2023-52723 affects the kmanagesieve component of KDE libksieve prior to version 23.03.80.
What type of information is exposed in CVE-2023-52723?
CVE-2023-52723 exposes cleartext passwords in server logs due to a coding error.
When was CVE-2023-52723 published?
CVE-2023-52723 was published on October 3, 2023.
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