CVE-2024-55581 — HIGH (7.4)

Vulnerability Description

When AdaCore Ada Web Server 25.0.0 is linked with GnuTLS, the default behaviour of AWS.Client is vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle attack because of lack of verification of an HTTPS server's certificate (unless the using program specifies a TLS configuration).

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adacore	Ada Web Server	25.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

https://docs.adacore.com/corp/security-advisories/SEC.AWS-0056-v1.pdfExploitVendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://docs.adacore.com/corp/security-advisories/SEC.AWS-0056-v1.pdfExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-55581?

CVE-2024-55581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). When AdaCore Ada Web Server 25.0.0 is linked with GnuTLS, the default behaviour of AWS.Client is vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle attack because of lack of verification of an HTTPS server's certifica...

How severe is CVE-2024-55581?

CVE-2024-55581 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-2024-55581?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adacore Ada Web Server, Debian Debian Linux.