Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability exists where it possible to force Network Security Services (NSS) to sign CertificateVerify with PKCS#1 v1.5 signatures when those are the only ones advertised by server in CertificateRequest in TLS 1.3. PKCS#1 v1.5 signatures should not be used for TLS 1.3 messages. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 68.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 68.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00006.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1951
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1552208Issue TrackingPermissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-12
- https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2019-21/Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00006.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1951
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-11727?
CVE-2019-11727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability exists where it possible to force Network Security Services (NSS) to sign CertificateVerify with PKCS#1 v1.5 signatures when those are the only ones advertised by server in Certificate...
How severe is CVE-2019-11727?
CVE-2019-11727 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox.