What is the severity of CVE-2012-5785?

CVE-2012-5785 has a medium severity level due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5785?

To mitigate CVE-2012-5785, upgrade to Apache Axis2 version 1.7.0 or later where the hostname verification is enforced.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-5785?

CVE-2012-5785 affects users of Apache Axis2 versions 1.6.2 and earlier, including specific versions such as 1.5.1 through 1.6.1.

What type of attack does CVE-2012-5785 allow?

CVE-2012-5785 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers using valid certificates.

What software does CVE-2012-5785 target?

CVE-2012-5785 targets the Apache Axis2 framework, specifically versions 1.6.2 and earlier.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-5785

medium

5.8

CWE

4/11/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5785: Input Validation

First published: Sun Nov 04 2012(Updated: )

Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apache Axis2	<=1.6.2
Apache Axis2	=1.5.1
Apache Axis2	=1.5.2
Apache Axis2	=1.5.3
Apache Axis2	=1.5.4
Apache Axis2	=1.5.5
Apache Axis2	=1.5.6
Apache Axis2	=1.6
Apache Axis2	=1.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5785?
CVE-2012-5785 has a medium severity level due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5785?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5785, upgrade to Apache Axis2 version 1.7.0 or later where the hostname verification is enforced.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5785?
CVE-2012-5785 affects users of Apache Axis2 versions 1.6.2 and earlier, including specific versions such as 1.5.1 through 1.6.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-5785 allow?
CVE-2012-5785 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers using valid certificates.
What software does CVE-2012-5785 target?
CVE-2012-5785 targets the Apache Axis2 framework, specifically versions 1.6.2 and earlier.

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