Vulnerability Description
Codehaus XFire 1.2.6 and earlier, as used in the Amazon EC2 API Tools Java library and other products, 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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Ec2 Api Tools Java Library | - |
| Codehaus | Xfire | <= 1.2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79934Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79934Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5817?
CVE-2012-5817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Codehaus XFire 1.2.6 and earlier, as used in the Amazon EC2 API Tools Java library and other products, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) ...
How severe is CVE-2012-5817?
CVE-2012-5817 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Ec2 Api Tools Java Library, Codehaus Xfire.