Vulnerability Description
yum-rhn-plugin in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 does not verify the SSL certificate for a file download from a Red Hat Network (RHN) server, which makes it easier for remote man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of updates) or force the download and installation of official Red Hat packages that were not requested.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31472
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020698
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0815.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30695
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=457113
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31472
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020698
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0815.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30695
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=457113
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3270?
CVE-2008-3270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). yum-rhn-plugin in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 does not verify the SSL certificate for a file download from a Red Hat Network (RHN) server, which makes it easier for remote man-in-the-middle atta...
How severe is CVE-2008-3270?
CVE-2008-3270 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.