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CVE-2023-51747 Detail

Description

Apache James prior to versions 3.8.1 and 3.7.5 is vulnerable to SMTP smuggling. A lenient behaviour in line delimiter handling might create a difference of interpretation between the sender and the receiver which can be exploited by an attacker to forge an SMTP envelop, allowing for instance to bypass SPF checks. The patch implies enforcement of CRLF as a line delimiter as part of the DATA transaction. We recommend James users to upgrade to non vulnerable versions.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/4
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/27/4
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rxkwbkh9vgbl9rzx1fkllyk3krhgydko
https://lists.apache.org/thread/rxkwbkh9vgbl9rzx1fkllyk3krhgydko
https://postfix.org/smtp-smuggling.html
https://postfix.org/smtp-smuggling.html
https://sec-consult.com/blog/detail/smtp-smuggling-spoofing-e-mails-worldwide/
https://sec-consult.com/blog/detail/smtp-smuggling-spoofing-e-mails-worldwide/

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation Apache Software Foundation  
CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') CISA-ADP  
CWE-290 Authentication Bypass by Spoofing CISA-ADP  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2023-51747
NVD Published Date:
02/27/2024
NVD Last Modified:
11/21/2024
Source:
Apache Software Foundation