CVE-2009-2700: Input Validation

Published Sep 2, 2009
·
Updated

src/network/ssl/qsslcertificate.cpp in Nokia Trolltech Qt 4.x does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the Subject Alternative Name field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority, a related issue to CVE-2009-2408.

Affected Software

42 affected components
Qt QT=4.2.3
Qt QT=4.0.1
Qt QT=4.1.0
Qt QT=4.1.3
Qt QT=4.1.4
Qt QT=4.1.1
Qt QT=4.1.2
Qt QT=4.2.1
Qt QT=4.1.5
Qt QT=4.3.2
Qt QT=4.3.3
Qt QT=4.3.0
Qt QT=4.3.1
Qt QT=4.4.0
Qt QT=4.4.1
Qt QT=4.3.4
Qt QT=4.3.5
Qt QT=4.5.0
Qt QT=4.5.1
Qt QT=4.4.2
Qt QT=4.4.3
Qt QT=4.6.0
Qt QT=4.6.0-rc1
Qt QT=4.5.2
Qt QT=4.5.3
Qt QT=4.6.3
Qt QT=4.6.4
Qt QT=4.6.1
Qt QT=4.6.2
Qt QT=4.7.2
Qt QT=4.7.3
Qt QT=4.7.0
Qt QT=4.7.1
Qt QT=4.2.0
Qt QT=4.7.5
Qt QT=4.7.4
Qt QT=4.0.0
Qt QT=4.8.2
Qt QT=4.8.3
Qt QT=4.8.0
Qt QT=4.8.1
Qt QT=4.8.4

Event History

Sep 2, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2700?

CVE-2009-2700 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2700?

To fix CVE-2009-2700, upgrade your Qt version to a patched release that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Qt are affected by CVE-2009-2700?

CVE-2009-2700 affects multiple versions of Qt, including 4.0.0 to 4.8.4.

4

Can CVE-2009-2700 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2700 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted certificates.

5

What type of attacks can CVE-2009-2700 enable?

CVE-2009-2700 enables attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers, compromising data confidentiality.

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