CVE-2020-15685
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15685 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. During the plaintext phase of the STARTTLS connection setup, protocol commands could have been injected and evaluated within the encrypted session. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 78.7.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
During the plaintext phase of the STARTTLS connection setup, protocol commands could have been injected and evaluated within the encrypted session. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 78.7.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | < 78.7.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1622640Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-05/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1622640Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-05/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15685?
During the plaintext phase of the STARTTLS connection setup, protocol commands could have been injected and evaluated within the encrypted session. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 78.7.
How severe is CVE-2020-15685?
CVE-2020-15685 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15685?
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-2020-15685?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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