Vulnerability Description
Geary before 0.6.3 does not present the user with a warning when a TLS certificate error is detected, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via a crafted certificate.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yorba | Geary | <= 0.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00035.html
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=713247
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/geary/commit/?h=geary-0.6&id=55f06a7bdcedb7efde6a51Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00035.html
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=713247
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/geary/commit/?h=geary-0.6&id=55f06a7bdcedb7efde6a51Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5444?
CVE-2014-5444 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Geary before 0.6.3 does not present the user with a warning when a TLS certificate error is detected, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via a crafted cert...
How severe is CVE-2014-5444?
CVE-2014-5444 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-2014-5444?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yorba Geary.