MEDIUM
CVE-2010-4532
CWE-295Published: November 13, 2019· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
offlineimap before 6.3.2 does not check for SSL server certificate validation when "ssl = yes" option is specified which can allow man-in-the-middle attacks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-4532 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
offlineimap1 product(s)
offlineimap
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4532Not Applicable
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=603450Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4532Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4532Third Party Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/23/2Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4532Not Applicable
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=603450Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4532Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4532Third Party Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/23/2Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-4532
CVSS Score5.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 13, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-295)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-4532 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.