CVE-2015-4456: Low severity owncloud desktop client vulnerability
ownCloud Desktop Client before 1.8.2 does not call QNetworkReply::ignoreSslErrors with the list of errors to be ignored, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass the user's certificate distrust decision and obtain sensitive information by leveraging a self-signed certificate and a connection to a server using its own self-signed certificate.
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What is the severity of CVE-2015-4456?
CVE-2015-4456 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4456?
To fix CVE-2015-4456, users should upgrade to ownCloud Desktop Client version 1.8.2 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-4456?
CVE-2015-4456 can be exploited by man-in-the-middle attackers using self-signed certificates to intercept sensitive information.
What versions of ownCloud Desktop Client are affected by CVE-2015-4456?
CVE-2015-4456 affects all versions of ownCloud Desktop Client prior to 1.8.2.
What does CVE-2015-4456 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2015-4456 allows attackers to bypass the user's certificate distrust decision and obtain sensitive information.