CVE-2011-4973 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Authentication bypass vulnerability in mod_nss 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to assume the identity of a valid user by using their certificate and entering 'password' as the password.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mod Nss Project	Mod Nss	1.0.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1017197Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/mod_nss-list/2011-May/msg00001.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1017197Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/mod_nss-list/2011-May/msg00001.htmlIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-4973?

CVE-2011-4973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Authentication bypass vulnerability in mod_nss 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to assume the identity of a valid user by using their certificate and entering 'password' as the password.

How severe is CVE-2011-4973?

CVE-2011-4973 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4973?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mod Nss Project Mod Nss.