Vulnerability Description
The Zoner AntiVirus Free application for Android does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate, as demonstrated by a server used for updating virus signature files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zoner | Zoner Antivirus Free | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www2.dcsec.uni-hannover.de/files/android/p50-fahl.pdfBroken Link
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79591Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56292Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www2.dcsec.uni-hannover.de/files/android/p50-fahl.pdfBroken Link
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79591Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5456?
CVE-2012-5456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Zoner AntiVirus Free application for Android does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-th...
How severe is CVE-2012-5456?
CVE-2012-5456 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-2012-5456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zoner Zoner Antivirus Free.