CVE-2015-0941 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Inetc plugin for Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS), as used in CERT/CC Failure Observation Engine (FOE) and other products, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted certificate in a download session for Windows executable files.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inetc Project	Inetc	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/894897Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/894897Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-0941?

CVE-2015-0941 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Inetc plugin for Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS), as used in CERT/CC Failure Observation Engine (FOE) and other products, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allow...

How severe is CVE-2015-0941?

CVE-2015-0941 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-2015-0941?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inetc Project Inetc.