Vulnerability Description
Enigmail 1.7.x before 1.7.2 sends emails in plaintext when encryption is enabled and only BCC recipients are specified, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Enigmail | Enigmail | 1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00008.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60779
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60887
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61854
- http://sourceforge.net/p/enigmail/bugs/294/Patch
- http://sourceforge.net/p/enigmail/forum/support/thread/3e7268a4/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/18/2Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/22/1
- https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0421.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00008.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60779
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60887
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5369?
CVE-2014-5369 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Enigmail 1.7.x before 1.7.2 sends emails in plaintext when encryption is enabled and only BCC recipients are specified, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the ne...
How severe is CVE-2014-5369?
CVE-2014-5369 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5369?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Enigmail Enigmail.