Vulnerability Description
Martin Lambers mpop before 1.0.19, when OpenSSL is used, does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the (1) subject's Common Name or (2) 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Lambers | Mpop | <= 1.0.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mpop.sourceforge.net/news.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37312Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3225PatchVendor Advisory
- http://mpop.sourceforge.net/news.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37312Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3225PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3941?
CVE-2009-3941 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Martin Lambers mpop before 1.0.19, when OpenSSL is used, does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the (1) subject's Common Name or (2) Subject Alternative Name field of an X.509 c...
How severe is CVE-2009-3941?
CVE-2009-3941 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3941?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Martin Lambers Mpop.