Vulnerability Description
Internet2 Shibboleth Service Provider software 1.3.x before 1.3.3 and 2.x before 2.2.1, when using PKIX trust validation, does not properly handle a '\0' character in the subject or subjectAltName fields of a certificate, which allows remote 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Internet2 | Shibboleth-Sp | 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36855Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36861Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36876Vendor Advisory
- http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20090817.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1895
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1896
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36855Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36861Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36876Vendor Advisory
- http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/secadv/secadv_20090817.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1895
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1896
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3475?
CVE-2009-3475 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet2 Shibboleth Service Provider software 1.3.x before 1.3.3 and 2.x before 2.2.1, when using PKIX trust validation, does not properly handle a '\0' character in the subject or subjectAltName fie...
How severe is CVE-2009-3475?
CVE-2009-3475 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-2009-3475?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Internet2 Shibboleth-Sp.