SB2024022828 - SMTP smuggling in Apache James
Published: February 28, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024022828
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-51747)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform SMTP smuggling attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling email headers. A remote attacker can forge an SMTP envelop, allowing for instance to bypass SPF checks.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.