CVE-2012-5798: Input Validation
Published Nov 4, 2012
·Updated
The PayPal Pro PayFlow EC 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
osCommerce oscommerce
Paypal Payflow Pro Express Checkout
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-2012-5798?
CVE-2012-5798 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5798?
To fix CVE-2012-5798, ensure that the server hostname is verified against the certificate's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5798?
CVE-2012-5798 affects osCommerce and the PayPal Pro PayFlow EC module.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2012-5798 allow?
CVE-2012-5798 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers.
5
Is CVE-2012-5798 limited to specific certificate types?
CVE-2012-5798 can be exploited using any arbitrary valid SSL certificate.