CVE-2007-3564
First published: Wed Jul 18 2007(Updated: )
libcurl 7.14.0 through 7.16.3, when built with GnuTLS support, does not check SSL/TLS certificate expiration or activation dates, which allows remote attackers to bypass certain access restrictions.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libcurl 3 with GnuTLS support | =7.14 | |
| libcurl 3 with GnuTLS support | =7.14.1 | |
| libcurl 3 with GnuTLS support | =7.15 | |
| libcurl 3 with GnuTLS support | =7.15.1 | |
| libcurl 3 with GnuTLS support | =7.15.2 | |
| libcurl 3 with GnuTLS support | =7.15.3 | |
| libcurl 3 with GnuTLS support | =7.16.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20070710.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-484-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24938
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26104
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26108
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1333
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0023/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26128
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26231
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2551
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35479
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3564?
The severity of CVE-2007-3564 is considered moderate, as it allows remote attackers to bypass SSL/TLS certificate checks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3564?
To fix CVE-2007-3564, upgrade to libcurl version 7.16.4 or later, which addresses the certificate expiration and activation date issue.
Which versions of libcurl are affected by CVE-2007-3564?
Affected versions of libcurl include 7.14.0 through 7.16.3 when built with GnuTLS support.
What does CVE-2007-3564 exploit in libcurl?
CVE-2007-3564 exploits the lack of checks for SSL/TLS certificate expiration and activation dates in certain libcurl releases.
Is CVE-2007-3564 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2007-3564 is primarily a client-side vulnerability affecting applications that use the vulnerable versions of libcurl.
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