CVE-2012-5824: Medium severity trillian vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2012

Updated

Trillian 5.1.0.19 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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-4831.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Cerulean Studios Trillian=5.1.0.19

Event History

Nov 4, 2012

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5824?

CVE-2012-5824 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5824?

To fix CVE-2012-5824, consider upgrading to a newer, patched version of Trillian where the SSL verification issue is resolved.

What impact does CVE-2012-5824 have on users?

CVE-2012-5824 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers, potentially intercepting sensitive information.

Which version of Trillian is affected by CVE-2012-5824?

CVE-2012-5824 specifically affects Trillian version 5.1.0.19.

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2012-5824?

To determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2012-5824, check if you are using Trillian version 5.1.0.19 without any updates.