CVE-2014-8878

Name: CVE-2014-8878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-28T01:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8878 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KDE KMail does not encrypt attachments in emails when "automatic encryption" is enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KDE KMail does not encrypt attachments in emails when "automatic encryption" is enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kde	Kmail	4.11.5

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/16/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75986Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=340312Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243777Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/16/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75986Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=340312Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243777Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8878?

KDE KMail does not encrypt attachments in emails when "automatic encryption" is enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

How severe is CVE-2014-8878?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8878?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-8878?

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Source: NVD / NIST