Vulnerability Description
tmhOAuth before 0.61 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Themattharris | Tmhoauth | <= 0.60 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.unrest.ca/peerjacking
- https://github.com/themattharris/tmhOAuth/blob/master/README.md
- http://www.unrest.ca/peerjacking
- https://github.com/themattharris/tmhOAuth/blob/master/README.md
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5242?
CVE-2011-5242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). tmhOAuth before 0.61 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle a...
How severe is CVE-2011-5242?
CVE-2011-5242 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-2011-5242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Themattharris Tmhoauth.