CVE-2019-16378

OpenDMARC through 1.3.2 and 1.4.x through 1.4.0-Beta1 is prone to a signature-bypass vulnerability with multiple From: addresses, which might affect…

published September 17, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky signature-bypass vulnerability lurks in OpenDMARC up to version 1.4.0-Beta1! It allows emails to masquerade with multiple 'From:' addresses, like a clever magician changing hats mid-show. 🎩✨ Think of it as a restaurant that accepts reservations under any name without checking ID at the door. Patrons could walk in pretending to be someone else, leading to all sorts of mischief! This vulnerability poses a risk where malicious emails can slip past filtering systems, potentially leading to phishing attempts or other forms of malicious attacks. If an attacker manages to exploit this, it could mean a wave of fraudulent communications hitting unsuspecting users!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant that accepts reservations under any name without checking ID at the door. Patrons could walk in pretending to be someone else, leading to all sorts of mischief! The vulnerability in OpenDMARC enables email messages with multiple 'From:' addresses to bypass signature verification checks, making it easier for attackers to spoof emails and trick recipients.

What to do

This vulnerability poses a risk where malicious emails can slip past filtering systems, potentially leading to phishing attempts or other forms of malicious attacks. If an attacker manages to exploit this, it could mean a wave of fraudulent communications hitting unsuspecting users! To secure your systems, update OpenDMARC to at least version 1.4.0 or later. Ensure you monitor your email filtering settings and consider implementing additional verification measures for incoming emails. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll keep your email safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02457 · 84.3th percentile
Published
2019-09-17T11:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 SEP 11:24Z
    OpenDMARC through 1.3.2 and 1.4.x through 1.4.0-Beta1 is prone to a signature-bypass vulnerability with multiple From: addresses, which might affect…
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