CVE-2020-15954 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3) engages in unencrypted POP3 communication during times when the UI indicates that encryption is in use.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Kmail	19.12.3
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-319

References

https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=423426Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=423426Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-15954?

CVE-2020-15954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3) engages in unencrypted POP3 communication during times when the UI indicates that encryption is in use.

How severe is CVE-2020-15954?

CVE-2020-15954 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15954?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kmail, Debian Debian Linux.