CVE-2020-15954
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15954 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3) engages in unencrypted POP3 communication during times when the UI indicates that encryption is in use.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3) engages in unencrypted POP3 communication during times when the UI indicates that encryption is in use.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kmail | 19.12.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=423426Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=423426Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15954?
KDE KMail 19.12.3 (aka 5.13.3) engages in unencrypted POP3 communication during times when the UI indicates that encryption is in use.
How severe is CVE-2020-15954?
CVE-2020-15954 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15954?
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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