Vulnerability Description
Trillian 5.1.0.19 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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-4831.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Studios | Trillian | 5.1.0.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51190Broken Link
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56454Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79915Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51190Broken Link
- http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ccs12.pdfExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56454Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79915Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5824?
CVE-2012-5824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Trillian 5.1.0.19 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 atta...
How severe is CVE-2012-5824?
CVE-2012-5824 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-2012-5824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cerulean Studios Trillian.