Vulnerability Description
phpCAS before 1.3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apereo | Phpcas | <= 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51818
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81208
- https://github.com/Jasig/phpCAS/blob/master/docs/ChangeLog
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51818
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81208
- https://github.com/Jasig/phpCAS/blob/master/docs/ChangeLog
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5583?
CVE-2012-5583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). phpCAS before 1.3.2 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 at...
How severe is CVE-2012-5583?
CVE-2012-5583 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-2012-5583?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apereo Phpcas.