Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38502
Thunderbird ignored the configuration to require STARTTLS security for an SMTP connection. A MITM could perform a downgrade attack to intercept transmitted messages, or could take control of the authenticated session to execute SMTP commands chosen by the MITM. If an unprotected authentication method was configured, the MITM could obtain the authentication credentials, too. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 91.2.
Products affected by CVE-2021-38502
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:thunderbird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38502
0.20%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 58 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38502
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.9
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
2.2
|
3.6
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2021-38502
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00001.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2874-1] thunderbird security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1733366
Access DeniedIssue Tracking;Permissions Required;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2021-47/
Security Vulnerabilities fixed in Thunderbird 91.2 — MozillaVendor Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5034
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-5034-1 thunderbirdIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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