Vulnerability Description
x3270 before 3.3.12ga12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Mattes | X3270 | <= 3.3.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/91572
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52650
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/x3270/files/x3270/3.3.12ga12/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=889373
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82984
- http://osvdb.org/91572
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52650
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/x3270/files/x3270/3.3.12ga12/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=889373
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82984
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5662?
CVE-2012-5662 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). x3270 before 3.3.12ga12 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-middl...
How severe is CVE-2012-5662?
CVE-2012-5662 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-2012-5662?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paul Mattes X3270.