medium
5.8
CWE
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CVE-2014-3577

First published: Tue Aug 12 2014(Updated: )

org.apache.http.conn.ssl.AbstractVerifier in Apache HttpComponents HttpClient before 4.3.5 and HttpAsyncClient before 4.0.2 does not properly 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 a "CN=" string in a field in the distinguished name (DN) of a certificate, as demonstrated by the "foo,CN=www.apache.org" string in the O field.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/jakarta-commons-httpclient<1:3.1-4_patch_02.ep5.el5
1:3.1-4_patch_02.ep5.el5
redhat/jboss-seam2<0:2.2.6.EAP5-22_patch_01.ep5.el5
0:2.2.6.EAP5-22_patch_01.ep5.el5
redhat/apache-cxf<0:2.2.12-14.patch_09.ep5.el5
0:2.2.12-14.patch_09.ep5.el5
redhat/jakarta-commons-httpclient<1:3.1-4_patch_02.el6_5
1:3.1-4_patch_02.el6_5
redhat/jboss-seam2<0:2.2.6.EAP5-22_patch_01.el6
0:2.2.6.EAP5-22_patch_01.el6
redhat/apache-cxf<0:2.2.12-14.patch_09.el6
0:2.2.12-14.patch_09.el6
redhat/jakarta-commons-httpclient<1:3.0-7jpp.4.el5_10
1:3.0-7jpp.4.el5_10
redhat/jakarta-commons-httpclient<1:3.1-0.9.el6_5
1:3.1-0.9.el6_5
redhat/httpcomponents-client<0:4.2.5-5.el7_0
0:4.2.5-5.el7_0
redhat/jakarta-commons-httpclient<1:3.1-16.el7_0
1:3.1-16.el7_0
redhat/jakarta-commons-httpclient<1:3.1-4_patch_02.ep5.el4
1:3.1-4_patch_02.ep5.el4
redhat/jboss-seam2<0:2.2.6.EAP5-22_patch_01.ep5.el4
0:2.2.6.EAP5-22_patch_01.ep5.el4
redhat/apache-cxf<0:2.2.12-14.patch_09.ep5.el4
0:2.2.12-14.patch_09.ep5.el4
redhat/httpcomponents-eap6<0:6-12.redhat_2.1.ep6.el5
0:6-12.redhat_2.1.ep6.el5
redhat/apache-cxf<0:2.7.12-1.SP1_redhat_5.1.ep6.el5
0:2.7.12-1.SP1_redhat_5.1.ep6.el5
redhat/wss4j<0:1.6.16-2.redhat_3.1.ep6.el5
0:1.6.16-2.redhat_3.1.ep6.el5
redhat/httpcomponents-eap6<0:6-12.redhat_2.1.ep6.el6
0:6-12.redhat_2.1.ep6.el6
redhat/apache-cxf<0:2.7.12-1.SP1_redhat_5.1.ep6.el6
0:2.7.12-1.SP1_redhat_5.1.ep6.el6
redhat/wss4j<0:1.6.16-2.redhat_3.1.ep6.el6
0:1.6.16-2.redhat_3.1.ep6.el6
redhat/httpcomponents-eap6<0:6-12.redhat_2.1.ep6.el7
0:6-12.redhat_2.1.ep6.el7
redhat/apache-cxf<0:2.7.12-1.SP1_redhat_5.1.ep6.el7
0:2.7.12-1.SP1_redhat_5.1.ep6.el7
redhat/wss4j<0:1.6.16-2.redhat_3.1.ep6.el7
0:1.6.16-2.redhat_3.1.ep6.el7
redhat/jenkins<0:2.319.2.1643288987-1.el8
0:2.319.2.1643288987-1.el8
redhat/activemq<0:5.9.0-6.redhat.611463.el6
0:5.9.0-6.redhat.611463.el6
redhat/jenkins<0:1.651.2-1.el6
0:1.651.2-1.el6
redhat/libcgroup<0:0.40.rc1-18.el6_8
0:0.40.rc1-18.el6_8
redhat/openshift-origin-broker<0:1.16.3.2-1.el6
0:1.16.3.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-broker-util<0:1.37.6.2-1.el6
0:1.37.6.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-cron<0:1.25.4.2-1.el6
0:1.25.4.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-diy<0:1.26.2.2-1.el6
0:1.26.2.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-haproxy<0:1.31.6.2-1.el6
0:1.31.6.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-jbosseap<0:2.27.4.2-1.el6
0:2.27.4.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-jbossews<0:1.35.5.2-1.el6
0:1.35.5.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-jenkins<0:1.29.2.2-1.el6
0:1.29.2.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-jenkins-client<0:1.26.1.1-1.el6
0:1.26.1.1-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-mongodb<0:1.26.2.2-1.el6
0:1.26.2.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-mysql<0:1.31.3.3-1.el6
0:1.31.3.3-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-nodejs<0:1.33.1.2-1.el6
0:1.33.1.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-perl<0:1.30.2.2-1.el6
0:1.30.2.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-php<0:1.35.4.2-1.el6
0:1.35.4.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-python<0:1.34.3.2-1.el6
0:1.34.3.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-cartridge-ruby<0:1.32.2.2-1.el6
0:1.32.2.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-msg-node-mcollective<0:1.30.2.2-1.el6
0:1.30.2.2-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-node-proxy<0:1.26.3.1-1.el6
0:1.26.3.1-1.el6
redhat/openshift-origin-node-util<0:1.38.7.1-1.el6
0:1.38.7.1-1.el6
redhat/rhc<0:1.38.7.1-1.el6
0:1.38.7.1-1.el6
redhat/rubygem-openshift-origin-admin-console<0:1.28.2.1-1.el6
0:1.28.2.1-1.el6
redhat/rubygem-openshift-origin-controller<0:1.38.6.4-1.el6
0:1.38.6.4-1.el6
redhat/rubygem-openshift-origin-frontend-haproxy-sni-proxy<0:0.5.2.1-1.el6
0:0.5.2.1-1.el6
redhat/rubygem-openshift-origin-msg-broker-mcollective<0:1.36.2.4-1.el6
0:1.36.2.4-1.el6
redhat/rubygem-openshift-origin-node<0:1.38.6.4-1.el6
0:1.38.6.4-1.el6
redhat/rubygem-openshift-origin-routing-daemon<0:0.26.6.1-1.el6
0:0.26.6.1-1.el6
redhat/thermostat1-httpcomponents-client<0:4.2.5-3.4.el6.1
0:4.2.5-3.4.el6.1
redhat/httpcomponents-client<4.3.5
4.3.5
maven/org.apache.httpcomponents:httpclient<4.3.5
4.3.5
Apache Commons HttpClient>=4.0<=4.3.4
Apache HttpAsyncClient>=4.0<=4.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3577?

    The severity of CVE-2014-3577 is classified as medium due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3577?

    To fix CVE-2014-3577, you should upgrade to Apache HttpClient version 4.3.5 or higher.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3577?

    Versions of Apache HttpClient before 4.3.5 and HttpAsyncClient before 4.0.2 are affected by CVE-2014-3577.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2014-3577?

    CVE-2014-3577 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks due to improper hostname verification.

  • Is CVE-2014-3577 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-3577 is exploitable remotely as it involves network communications that can be intercepted.

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