Vulnerability Description
KDE KSSL in kdelibs 3.5.4, 4.2.4, and 4.3 does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the Subject Alternative Name field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority, a related issue to CVE-2009-2408.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kdelibs | 3.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36468Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:330
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:162
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2532Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=520661
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36468Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:330
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:162
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2532Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=520661
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2702?
CVE-2009-2702 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). KDE KSSL in kdelibs 3.5.4, 4.2.4, and 4.3 does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the Subject Alternative Name field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attac...
How severe is CVE-2009-2702?
CVE-2009-2702 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2702?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kdelibs.