Vulnerability Description
Mutt does not verify that the smtps server hostname matches the domain name of the subject of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL SMTP server via an arbitrary certificate, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3766.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt | Mutt | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061353.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061356.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061461.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Mar/87Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44937
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8143
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0959.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46803
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66015
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061353.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061356.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061461.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Mar/87Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44937
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8143
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1429?
CVE-2011-1429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Mutt does not verify that the smtps server hostname matches the domain name of the subject of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL SMTP server via an arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2011-1429?
CVE-2011-1429 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1429?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mutt Mutt.