https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q1/166: CVE-2024-21742: Apache James Mime4J: Mime4J DOM header injection

Published Feb 27, 2024
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache James Mime4J<=0.8.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21742?

The severity of CVE-2024-21742 is rated as low.

2

Which versions of Apache James Mime4J are affected by CVE-2024-21742?

Apache James Mime4J versions through 0.8.9 are affected by CVE-2024-21742.

3

What vulnerability type is CVE-2024-21742?

CVE-2024-21742 is a header injection vulnerability caused by improper input validation in the Mime4J library.

4

How can CVE-2024-21742 be exploited?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-21742 to add unintended headers to MIME messages when using the Mime4J DOM.

5

How do I fix CVE-2024-21742?

To fix CVE-2024-21742, upgrade to a version of Apache James Mime4J that resolves the header injection issue.

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