CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-5794: Input Validation

First published: Sun Nov 04 2012(Updated: )

The MoneyBookers module in osCommerce 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5794?

    CVE-2012-5794 has a high severity rating due to the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5794?

    To fix CVE-2012-5794, ensure that the MoneyBookers module validates the hostname against the certificate's Common Name or subjectAltName.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2012-5794?

    CVE-2012-5794 affects the MoneyBookers module in osCommerce software.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5794?

    CVE-2012-5794 is a security vulnerability related to improper SSL validation.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2012-5794?

    Man-in-the-middle attackers can exploit CVE-2012-5794 by using arbitrary valid certificates.

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