CVE-2021-38542
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache James
PublishedJan 4, 2022
First seenJan 4, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-77Command injection
How to fix
Update
- apache james3.6.1 or later
- org.apache.james:james-server3.6.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache james | v < 3.6.1 | 3.6.1 |
| org.apache.james:james-serverMaven | v < 3.6.1 | 3.6.1 |
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