CVE-2012-5791: Input Validation
Published Nov 4, 2012
·Updated
PayPal Invoicing 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Paypal Invoicing
Event History
Nov 4, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5791?
CVE-2012-5791 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5791?
Fixing CVE-2012-5791 involves ensuring that your application verifies that the server hostname matches the domain name in the X.509 certificate.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5791?
CVE-2012-5791 specifically affects the PayPal Invoicing application.
4
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2012-5791?
CVE-2012-5791 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks by spoofing SSL servers.
5
Is CVE-2012-5791 related to SSL certificates?
Yes, CVE-2012-5791 concerns the validation of server SSL certificates in PayPal Invoicing.