Security readout for executives and security teams
IMAPFilter through 2.6.12 accepted SSL certificates without confirming the certificate matched the intended mail server hostname. That weakens encrypted IMAP connections because a user may appear securely connected while actually trusting the wrong server identity. Exposure is likely limited to systems running IMAPFilter through 2.6.12, especially where it connects to IMAP servers over SSL/TLS across networks an attacker could observe or influence. Treat as a targeted confidentiality risk, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Remediate during normal security patch cycles, faster for systems processing executive, finance, legal, or customer mail. Mitigation focus: Inventory IMAPFilter installations and identify versions through 2.6.12.; Apply relevant Debian, Fedora, or openSUSE imapfilter security updates where applicable.; Check upstream or distribution guidance for the fixed package version..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/lefcha/imapfilter/issues/142CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugs.debian.org/939702CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- [debian-lts-announce] 20191030 [SECURITY] [DLA 1976-1] imapfilter security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- FEDORA-2019-a6c5d70bdeCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2019-90925dd5aaCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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