CVE-2014-8878 Weak cryptography in n/a

Medium 5.9 Published 27 Sep 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

KDE KMail fails to encrypt attachments when automatic encryption is enabled, allowing attackers to sniff sensitive data from network traffic.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2014-8878?

CVE-2014-8878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

KDE KMail does not encrypt attachments in emails when "automatic encryption" is enabled, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kde Kmail.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8878?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2014-8878 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8878 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-67gw-pr7f-99hr, MGASA-2015-0315, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-8878.