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CVE-2014-2014

4.3 · MEDIUM

imapsync before 1.584, when running with the --tls option, attempts a cleartext login when a certificate verification failure occurs, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing…

Published Apr 18, 2014imapsync_projectCWE-255EPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2014-2014 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting imapsync_project imapsync. It was published on April 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

imapsync before 1.584, when running with the --tls option, attempts a cleartext login when a certificate verification failure occurs, which allows remote attackers to obtain credentials by sniffing the network.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imapsync_project. Update imapsync to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
imapsync_projectimapsync0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2014?

CVE-2014-2014 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting imapsync_project imapsync. It was published on April 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-2014?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2014?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from imapsync_project. Update imapsync to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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