CVE-2021-38542 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-38542 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 04/01/2022 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: apache | Vendor: Apache Software Foundation | Product: Apache James
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-38542 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-77
CWE Name: CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ( Command Injection )
Source: Apache Software Foundation

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).