CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4831

First published: Thu Apr 29 2010(Updated: )

Cerulean Studios Trillian 3.1 Basic does not check SSL certificates during MSN authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain MSN credentials via a man-in-the-middle attack with a spoofed SSL certificate.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cerulean Studios Trillian=3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4831?

    CVE-2009-4831 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for credential theft via man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4831?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-4831, users should upgrade to a newer version of Trillian that properly verifies SSL certificates.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2009-4831 expose users to?

    CVE-2009-4831 exposes users to man-in-the-middle attacks where attackers can intercept and capture MSN credentials.

  • Is CVE-2009-4831 present in all versions of Trillian?

    CVE-2009-4831 specifically affects Trillian 3.1 Basic and may not be present in later versions or different software configurations.

  • Can I use Trillian 3.1 Basic safely despite CVE-2009-4831?

    Using Trillian 3.1 Basic is not safe while CVE-2009-4831 exists, as SSL certificate verification is compromised.

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