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CVE-2020-3812

5.5 · MEDIUM

qmail-verify as used in netqmail 1.06 is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability.

Published May 26, 2020CWE-269EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2020-3812 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

qmail-verify as used in netqmail 1.06 is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. A local attacker can test for the existence of files and directories anywhere in the filesystem because qmail-verify runs as root and tests for the existence of files in the attacker's home directory, without dropping its privileges first.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3812?

CVE-2020-3812 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-3812?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-3812?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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