Vulnerability Description
PyWBEM 0.7 and earlier uses a separate connection to validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a peer via an arbitrary certificate.
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pywbem Project | Pywbem | <= 0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58327
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/code/627/Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/mailman/message/31757312/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64544
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1039801
- https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2014/suse-su-20140580-1.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/531
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58327
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/code/627/Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/mailman/message/31757312/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64544
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1039801
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6418?
CVE-2013-6418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). PyWBEM 0.7 and earlier uses a separate connection to validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a peer via an arbitrary certificate.
How severe is CVE-2013-6418?
CVE-2013-6418 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-2013-6418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pywbem Project Pywbem.