Vulnerability Description
PyWBEM 0.7 and earlier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pywbem Project | Pywbem | <= 0.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/524
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/code/627/Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/mailman/message/31757312/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64544
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1044246
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/524
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/code/627/Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/p/pywbem/mailman/message/31757312/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64544
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1044246
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6444?
CVE-2013-6444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). PyWBEM 0.7 and earlier 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...
How severe is CVE-2013-6444?
CVE-2013-6444 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-2013-6444?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pywbem Project Pywbem.