Vulnerability Description
PostgreSQL 8.4.x before 8.4.11, 9.0.x before 9.0.7, and 9.1.x before 9.1.3 truncates the common name to only 32 characters when verifying SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to spoof connections when the host name is exactly 32 characters.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse Project | Opensuse | 12.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Desktop Workstation | 5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.2.z |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00060.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0678.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49273
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2418Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:026Broken Link
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1377/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.4/static/release-8-4-11.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.0/static/release-9-0-7.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.1/static/release-9-1-3.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00060.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0678.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49273
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2418Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:026Broken Link
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1377/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0867?
CVE-2012-0867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). PostgreSQL 8.4.x before 8.4.11, 9.0.x before 9.0.7, and 9.1.x before 9.1.3 truncates the common name to only 32 characters when verifying SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to spoof conne...
How severe is CVE-2012-0867?
CVE-2012-0867 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0867?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Project Opensuse, Postgresql Postgresql, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Desktop Workstation, Redhat Enterprise Linux.