CVE-2012-5583: Medium severity Apereo Phpcas vulnerability
phpCAS before 1.3.2 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5583?
CVE-2012-5583 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5583?
To fix CVE-2012-5583, upgrade phpCAS to version 1.3.2 or later, which includes hostname verification updates.
What are the impacts of CVE-2012-5583?
The impacts of CVE-2012-5583 include the risk of attackers successfully spoofing SSL servers using valid certificates.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5583?
CVE-2012-5583 affects all versions of phpCAS prior to 1.3.2, particularly 1.3.0 and 1.3.1.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2012-5583?
Any system using affected versions of phpCAS, specifically versions 1.3.0, 1.3.0-rc1, and 1.3.1, is vulnerable to CVE-2012-5583.