What is the severity of CVE-2019-5961?

CVE-2019-5961 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5961?

To fix CVE-2019-5961, update the Tootdon for Mastodon app to version 3.4.2 or later.

What types of attacks can CVE-2019-5961 allow?

CVE-2019-5961 can allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and intercept sensitive information.

Which versions of Tootdon for Mastodon are affected by CVE-2019-5961?

CVE-2019-5961 affects Tootdon for Mastodon versions 3.4.1 and earlier.

What is the impact of CVE-2019-5961?

The impact of CVE-2019-5961 includes the potential exposure of sensitive user information due to insufficient SSL certificate verification.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5961

high

7.4

CWE

295

5/7/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5961

First published: Fri Jul 05 2019(Updated: )

The Android App 'Tootdon for Mastodon' version 3.4.1 and earlier does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mastodon	<=3.4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5961?
CVE-2019-5961 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5961?
To fix CVE-2019-5961, update the Tootdon for Mastodon app to version 3.4.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2019-5961 allow?
CVE-2019-5961 can allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and intercept sensitive information.
Which versions of Tootdon for Mastodon are affected by CVE-2019-5961?
CVE-2019-5961 affects Tootdon for Mastodon versions 3.4.1 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-5961?
The impact of CVE-2019-5961 includes the potential exposure of sensitive user information due to insufficient SSL certificate verification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5961?
CVE-2019-5961 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5961?
To fix CVE-2019-5961, update the Tootdon for Mastodon app to version 3.4.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2019-5961 allow?
CVE-2019-5961 can allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and intercept sensitive information.
Which versions of Tootdon for Mastodon are affected by CVE-2019-5961?
CVE-2019-5961 affects Tootdon for Mastodon versions 3.4.1 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-5961?
The impact of CVE-2019-5961 includes the potential exposure of sensitive user information due to insufficient SSL certificate verification.