SB2024061032 - MitM attack in aiosmtpd



SB2024061032 - MitM attack in aiosmtpd

Published: June 10, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024061032
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Acceptance of Extraneous Untrusted Data With Trusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-34083)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to aiosmtpd accept extra unencrypted commands after STARTTLS, treating them as if they came from inside the encrypted connection. A remote attacker can perform MitM attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.