Vulnerability Description
The cert_TestHostName function in lib/certdb/certdb.c in the certificate-checking implementation in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.16 accepts a wildcard character that is embedded in an internationalized domain name's U-label, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Network Security Services | <= 3.15.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10761
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-May/132437.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-05/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-05/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00033.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59866
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60621
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60794
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2994
- http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-45.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2014-1972956.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1492?
CVE-2014-1492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The cert_TestHostName function in lib/certdb/certdb.c in the certificate-checking implementation in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.16 accepts a wildcard character that is embedded in...
How severe is CVE-2014-1492?
CVE-2014-1492 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1492?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Network Security Services.