Vulnerability Description
Nintendo Wii U OS 5.5.5 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to forge SSL certificates as though they came from a Root CA, because there is a secondary verification mechanism that only checks whether a CA is known and ignores the CA details and signature (and because * is accepted as a Common Name).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/PretendoNetwork/SSSL
- https://github.com/PretendoNetwork/SSSL-DNS
- https://github.com/PretendoNetwork/SSSL
- https://github.com/PretendoNetwork/SSSL-DNS
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-34454?
CVE-2024-34454 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Nintendo Wii U OS 5.5.5 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to forge SSL certificates as though they came from a Root CA, because there is a secondary verification mechanism that only checks whether a ...
How severe is CVE-2024-34454?
CVE-2024-34454 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-34454?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.