Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-12398
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.
Products affected by CVE-2020-12398
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:19.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-12398
0.16%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 52 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-12398
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-12398
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The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-12398
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2020-22/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 68.9.0 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4421-1/
USN-4421-1: Thunderbird vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices | UbuntuThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1613623
Access DeniedIssue Tracking;Permissions Required;Vendor Advisory
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