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CVE-2021-20247

nvd nist
Published: Feb 23, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.4
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 2.2 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD

Description

A flaw was found in mbsync before v1.3.5 and v1.4.1. Validations of the mailbox names returned by IMAP LIST/LSUB do not occur allowing a malicious or compromised server to use specially crafted mailbox names containing '..' path components to access data outside the designated mailbox on the opposite end of the synchronization channel. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

Affected (6)

Mbsync
1 product
Debian Linux
2 products
Fedora
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Mbsync Project
Before 1.3.5
From 1.4.0 to 1.4.1
Configuration B
4 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Version 9.0
Version 8.0
Fedoraproject
Version 32
Version 33

References (12)

Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory

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