If Thunderbird is configured to use STARTTLS for an IMAP server, and the server sends a PREAUTH response, then Thunderbird will continue with an unencrypted connection, causing email data to be sent without protection. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 68.9.0.
References
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-22/ | Vendor Advisory |
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1613623 | Issue Tracking Permissions Required Vendor Advisory |
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4421-1/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2020-07-09 08:15
Updated : 2022-01-04 08:38
NVD link : CVE-2020-12398
Mitre link : CVE-2020-12398
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-319
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Products Affected
canonical
- ubuntu_linux
mozilla
- thunderbird