CVE-2015-4456: Low severity owncloud desktop client vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2015
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ownCloud ownCloud Desktop Client<=1.8.1

Event History

Oct 26, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4456?

CVE-2015-4456 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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