CVE-2010-3312
First published: Tue Oct 12 2010(Updated: )
Epiphany 2.28 and 2.29, when WebKit and LibSoup are used, unconditionally displays a closed-lock icon for any URL beginning with the https: substring, without any warning to the user, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary https web sites via a crafted X.509 server certificate.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Epiphany | =2.28 | |
| GNOME Epiphany | =2.29 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=564690
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/17/13
- http://blog.fefe.de/?ts=b26ca29d
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/21/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/17/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/20/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/17/10
- http://bugzilla-attachments.gnome.org/attachment.cgi?id=154330
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/17/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/17/5
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=600663
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3312?
CVE-2010-3312 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How does CVE-2010-3312 exploit occur?
The exploit occurs when the affected versions of Epiphany unconditionally display a closed-lock icon for any HTTPS URL, misleading users into believing the connection is secure.
Which versions of Epiphany are affected by CVE-2010-3312?
CVE-2010-3312 affects Epiphany versions 2.28 and 2.29.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3312?
To fix CVE-2010-3312, update to a version of Epiphany that is not vulnerable, such as newer releases beyond 2.29.
What are the implications of CVE-2010-3312 for users?
Users may unknowingly interact with spoofed HTTPS websites, exposing them to potential security risks.
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