CVE-2011-1429: Input Validation
First published: Wed Mar 16 2011(Updated: )
Mutt does not verify that the smtps server hostname matches the domain name of the subject of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL SMTP server via an arbitrary certificate, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3766.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mutt |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46803
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2011/Mar/87
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0959.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44937
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061353.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061356.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061461.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8143
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66015
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1429?
CVE-2011-1429 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2011-1429 have on Mutt users?
CVE-2011-1429 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof an SSL SMTP server, potentially compromising user data.
How can CVE-2011-1429 be mitigated in Mutt?
Users can mitigate CVE-2011-1429 by ensuring that they are using a version of Mutt that has implemented proper hostname verification.
Is there an available patch for CVE-2011-1429?
Yes, a patch addressing CVE-2011-1429 is available in the updated versions of Mutt.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-1429?
CVE-2011-1429 is associated with man-in-the-middle attacks due to hostname verification issues.
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