CVE-2020-13614
First published: Tue May 26 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in ssl.c in Axel before 2.17.8. The TLS implementation lacks hostname verification.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Axel | <2.17.8 | |
| Fedora | =33 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| openSUSE | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00010.html
- https://github.com/axel-download-accelerator/axel/issues/262
- https://github.com/axel-download-accelerator/axel/releases/tag/v2.17.8
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LPZUQSDGV5XDBJGHBWBHWJIBE47Q4QIB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/S3ECAKIZA2TGBYLUQTLGRMXUFIOGRHG3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LPZUQSDGV5XDBJGHBWBHWJIBE47Q4QIB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/S3ECAKIZA2TGBYLUQTLGRMXUFIOGRHG3/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13614?
CVE-2020-13614 has a moderate severity level due to the lack of hostname verification in the TLS implementation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13614?
To fix CVE-2020-13614, upgrade Axel to version 2.17.8 or later.
Which versions of Axel are affected by CVE-2020-13614?
Versions of Axel prior to 2.17.8 are affected by CVE-2020-13614.
Does CVE-2020-13614 affect Fedora and openSUSE distributions?
Yes, CVE-2020-13614 affects Fedora versions 33 and 34, as well as openSUSE versions 15.0-sp1 and 15.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13614?
CVE-2020-13614 is a security vulnerability related to insufficient hostname verification in the TLS protocol.
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