CVE-2014-7274
CVE-2014-7274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Getmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Getmail
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The IMAP-over-SSL implementation in getmail 4.44.0 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof IMAP servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate from a recognized Certification Authority.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7274?
- The IMAP-over-SSL implementation in getmail 4.44.0 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof IMAP servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate from a recognized Certification Authority.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7274?
- CVE-2014-7274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-7274 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7274?
- CVE-2014-7274 affects Getmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7274?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-7274 published?
- CVE-2014-7274 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-10/msg00029.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/07/33
- http://pyropus.ca/software/getmail/CHANGELOG
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61229
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3091
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:getmail:getmail:4.44.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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