Vulnerability Description
The (1) serf_ssl_cert_issuer, (2) serf_ssl_cert_subject, and (3) serf_ssl_cert_certificate functions in Serf 0.2.0 through 1.3.x before 1.3.7 does not properly handle a NUL byte in a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Subversion | 1.4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Serf Project | Serf | 0.2.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00038.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59584
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60721
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2315-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69238
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/serf-dev/NvgPoK6sFsc
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-05
- https://subversion.apache.org/security/CVE-2014-3522-advisory.txtVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-08/msg00038.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59584
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60721
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2315-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69238
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3504?
CVE-2014-3504 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) serf_ssl_cert_issuer, (2) serf_ssl_cert_subject, and (3) serf_ssl_cert_certificate functions in Serf 0.2.0 through 1.3.x before 1.3.7 does not properly handle a NUL byte in a domain name in th...
How severe is CVE-2014-3504?
CVE-2014-3504 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3504?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Subversion, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Serf Project Serf.