Vulnerability Description
Apache James prior to release 3.6.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. This can result in Man-in -the-middle command injection attacks, leading potentially to leakage of sensible information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | James | < 3.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/09/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/04/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38542?
CVE-2021-38542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Apache James prior to release 3.6.1 is vulnerable to a buffering attack relying on the use of the STARTTLS command. This can result in Man-in -the-middle command injection attacks, leading potentially...
How severe is CVE-2021-38542?
CVE-2021-38542 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache James.