Vulnerability Description
The urlopen function in pym/portage/util/_urlopen.py in Gentoo Portage 2.1.12, when using HTTPS, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and modify binary package lists via a crafted certificate.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Portage | 2.1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/15/5Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/16/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59878
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=469888Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84315
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-16
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/15/5Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/16/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59878
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=469888Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84315
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-16
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2100?
CVE-2013-2100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The urlopen function in pym/portage/util/_urlopen.py in Gentoo Portage 2.1.12, when using HTTPS, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof ...
How severe is CVE-2013-2100?
CVE-2013-2100 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Portage.