Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 2.0.172.43 does not prevent SSL connections to a site with an X.509 certificate signed with the (1) MD2 or (2) MD4 algorithm, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary HTTPS servers via a crafted certificate, a related issue to CVE-2009-2409.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 2.0.172.37 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=18725Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/stable-update-security-fixes.htVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36417Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2420Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52903
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=18725Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/stable-update-security-fixes.htVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36417Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2420Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52903
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2973?
CVE-2009-2973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 2.0.172.43 does not prevent SSL connections to a site with an X.509 certificate signed with the (1) MD2 or (2) MD4 algorithm, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers...
How severe is CVE-2009-2973?
CVE-2009-2973 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-2009-2973?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.