CVE-2020-15917
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.59%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15917 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. common/session.c in Claws Mail before 3.17.6 has a protocol violation because suffix data after STARTTLS is mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
common/session.c in Claws Mail before 3.17.6 has a protocol violation because suffix data after STARTTLS is mishandled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claws-Mail | Claws-Mail | < 3.17.6 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00090.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00002.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00060.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00051.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00013.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-56Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00090.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00002.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00060.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00051.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00013.htmlBroken Link, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-56Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15917?
common/session.c in Claws Mail before 3.17.6 has a protocol violation because suffix data after STARTTLS is mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2020-15917?
CVE-2020-15917 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15917?
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.
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