Vulnerability Description
The OpenSSL::OCSP module for Ruby in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 misinterprets an unspecified invalid response as a successful OCSP certificate validation, which might allow remote attackers to spoof certificate authentication via a revoked certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34926
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50592
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34926
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50592
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0161?
CVE-2009-0161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The OpenSSL::OCSP module for Ruby in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 misinterprets an unspecified invalid response as a successful OCSP certificate validation, which might allow remote attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2009-0161?
CVE-2009-0161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.