CVE-2010-3901: Input Validation

Published Oct 12, 2010
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Updated

OpenConnect before 2.25 does not properly validate X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary AnyConnect SSL VPN servers via a crafted server certificate that (1) does not correspond to the server hostname or (2) is presented in circumstances involving a missing --cafile configuration option.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Infradead Openconnect<=2.22
Infradead Openconnect=1.00
Infradead Openconnect=1.10
Infradead Openconnect=1.20
Infradead Openconnect=1.30

Event History

Oct 12, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3901?

CVE-2010-3901 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by man-in-the-middle attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3901?

To mitigate CVE-2010-3901, upgrade OpenConnect to version 2.25 or later, where the certificate validation issue has been resolved.

3

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-3901?

CVE-2010-3901 allows man-in-the-middle attacks where attackers can spoof AnyConnect SSL VPN servers using crafted server certificates.

4

Which versions of OpenConnect are affected by CVE-2010-3901?

CVE-2010-3901 affects OpenConnect versions prior to 2.25, including versions 1.00 through 2.22.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2010-3901?

The vulnerability in CVE-2010-3901 involves improper validation of X.509 certificates, leading to potential security risks during VPN connections.

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