Vulnerability Description
The verify_hostname_of_cert function in the certificate checking feature in IO-Socket-SSL (IO::Socket::SSL) 1.14 through 1.25 only matches the prefix of a hostname when no wildcard is used, which allows remote attackers to bypass the hostname check for a certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Io-Socket-Ssl | Io-Socket-Ssl | 1.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/SULLR/IO-Socket-SSL-1.30/Changes
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42893
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201101-06.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/28/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/29/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/4
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0118
- http://cpansearch.perl.org/src/SULLR/IO-Socket-SSL-1.30/Changes
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-09/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42893
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201101-06.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/28/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/29/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/31/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3024?
CVE-2009-3024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The verify_hostname_of_cert function in the certificate checking feature in IO-Socket-SSL (IO::Socket::SSL) 1.14 through 1.25 only matches the prefix of a hostname when no wildcard is used, which allo...
How severe is CVE-2009-3024?
CVE-2009-3024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Io-Socket-Ssl Io-Socket-Ssl.