Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 does not verify the domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL server for the (1) POP3, (2) IMAP, or (3) SMTP protocol via an arbitrary valid certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Phone 7 Firmware | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Phone 7 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/85619Broken Link
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/389795Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55569Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027541Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78620Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://osvdb.org/85619Broken Link
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/389795Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55569Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027541Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78620Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2993?
CVE-2012-2993 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Windows Phone 7 does not verify the domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL server for the (1) P...
How severe is CVE-2012-2993?
CVE-2012-2993 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2993?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Firmware, Microsoft Windows Phone 7.