CWE
755
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12105

First published: Thu Apr 23 2020(Updated: )

OpenConnect through 8.08 mishandles negative return values from X509_check_ function calls, which might assist attackers in performing man-in-the-middle attacks.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenConnect<=8.08
SUSE Linux=15.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-12105?

    CVE-2020-12105 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-12105?

    To remediate CVE-2020-12105, upgrade OpenConnect to version 8.09 or later.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2020-12105 facilitate?

    CVE-2020-12105 could assist attackers in conducting man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2020-12105?

    CVE-2020-12105 affects OpenConnect version 8.08 and earlier, as well as openSUSE Leap 15.1.

  • Can CVE-2020-12105 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-12105 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable versions of software are used.

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