CVE-2016-10727

evolution-data-server: IMAPx Component Information Disclosure

Published Jul 20, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
camel/providers/imapx/camel-imapx-server.c in the IMAPx component in GNOME evolution-data-server before 3.21.2 proceeds with cleartext data containing a password if the client wishes to use STARTTLS but the server will not use STARTTLS, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network. The server code was intended to report an error and not proceed, but the code was written incorrectly.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1443-1 evolution-data-server security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-1725 camel/providers/imapx/camel-imapx-server.c in the IMAPx component in GNOME evolution-data-server before 3.21.2 proceeds with cleartext data containing a password if the client wishes to use STARTTLS but the server will not use STARTTLS, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network. The server code was intended to report an error and not proceed, but the code was written incorrectly.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3724-1 Evolution Data Server vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:30 AM
Reserved
Jul 19, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 20, 2018, 4:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:40 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 10, 2016, 12:00 AM