Description
The STARTTLS implementation in WatchGuard XCS 9.0 and 9.1 does not properly restrict I/O buffering, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to insert commands into encrypted SMTP sessions by sending a cleartext command that is processed after TLS is in place, related to a "plaintext command injection" attack, a similar issue to CVE-2011-0411.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
watchguard
commercial·US
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67729
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/44753
secunia.com
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8D9M75
kb.cert.org
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