CVE-2007-5965
First published: Tue Jan 08 2008(Updated: )
QSslSocket in Trolltech Qt 4.3.0 through 4.3.2 does not properly verify SSL certificates, which might make it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid server certificate for a spoofed service, or trick a service into accepting an invalid client certificate for a user.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trolltech QSslSocket | =4.3.1 | |
| Trolltech QSslSocket | =4.3.0 | |
| Trolltech QSslSocket | =4.3.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=427232
- http://trolltech.com/company/newsroom/announcements/press.2007-12-21.2182567220
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-January/msg00005.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-January/msg00131.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28228
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28321
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/suse_security_summary_report.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28636
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27112
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-579-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28999
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5965?
CVE-2007-5965 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on SSL certificate verification.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5965?
To fix CVE-2007-5965, upgrade to a patched version of QSslSocket beyond 4.3.2.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2007-5965?
CVE-2007-5965 affects versions 4.3.0 to 4.3.2 of QSslSocket in Trolltech Qt.
What exploitation methods exist for CVE-2007-5965?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-5965 by tricking users or services into accepting invalid SSL certificates.
What is QSslSocket's role related to CVE-2007-5965?
QSslSocket is responsible for SSL connections and improperly verifying certificates in the affected versions.
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