CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-4594

First published: Wed Aug 29 2007(Updated: )

Entrust Entelligence Security Provider (ESP) 8 does not properly validate certificates in certain circumstances involving (1) a chain that omits the root Certification Authority (CA) certificate, or an application that specifies disregarding (2) unknown revocation statuses during path validation or (3) certain errors in the certification path, which might allow context-dependent attackers to spoof certificate authentication. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Entrust Datacard Entelligence Security Provider=8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4594?

    CVE-2007-4594 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4594?

    To fix CVE-2007-4594, ensure that the Entrust Entelligence Security Provider is updated to the latest version that includes the necessary patches.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4594?

    CVE-2007-4594 specifically affects Entrust Entelligence Security Provider version 8.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2007-4594?

    The implications of CVE-2007-4594 include the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks and unauthorized access due to improper validation of certificates.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-4594?

    CVE-2007-4594 can be exploited by attackers through methods that exploit the improper certificate validation process.

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