Vulnerability Description
The (1) Net::ftptls, (2) Net::telnets, (3) Net::imap, (4) Net::pop, and (5) Net::smtp libraries in Ruby 1.8.5 and 1.8.6 do not verify that the commonName (CN) field in a server certificate matches the domain name in a request sent over SSL, which makes it easier for remote attackers to intercept SSL transmissions via a man-in-the-middle attack or spoofed web site, different components than CVE-2007-5162.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 1.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26985Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27576Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27673PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27756
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27764
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27769
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27818
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28645
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29556
- http://svn.ruby-lang.org/cgi-bin/viewvc.cgi?view=rev&revision=13656
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1410
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1411
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5770?
CVE-2007-5770 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) Net::ftptls, (2) Net::telnets, (3) Net::imap, (4) Net::pop, and (5) Net::smtp libraries in Ruby 1.8.5 and 1.8.6 do not verify that the commonName (CN) field in a server certificate matches the...
How severe is CVE-2007-5770?
CVE-2007-5770 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5770?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby.