CVE-2021-39359
First published: Sun Aug 22 2021(Updated: )
In GNOME libgda through 6.0.0, gda-web-provider.c does not enable TLS certificate verification on the SoupSessionSync objects it creates, leaving users vulnerable to network MITM attacks. NOTE: this is similar to CVE-2016-20011.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME libgda | <=6.0.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =35 |
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Reference Links
- https://blogs.gnome.org/mcatanzaro/2021/05/25/reminder-soupsessionsync-and-soupsessionasync-default-to-no-tls-certificate-verification/
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libgda/-/issues/249
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HRPPP47WRCAPAEJGRMEKYYJZBQCYXTLQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WLMVVIJNY5NMOT3FH36RFBWOTPVW7GME/
- https://github.com/GNOME/libgda/commit/bd7b9568bcd9f6d3e6680bb04323a670c842a62d
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HRPPP47WRCAPAEJGRMEKYYJZBQCYXTLQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WLMVVIJNY5NMOT3FH36RFBWOTPVW7GME/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39359?
CVE-2021-39359 is a vulnerability in GNOME libgda that allows network MITM attacks due to the lack of TLS certificate verification.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-39359?
CVE-2021-39359 has a severity of medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-39359?
GNOME libgda up to and including version 6.0.0, Fedora 34, and Fedora 35 are affected by CVE-2021-39359.
How can I fix CVE-2021-39359?
To fix CVE-2021-39359, update to a version of GNOME libgda higher than 6.0.0 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39359?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-39359 in the provided references.
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- vendor/gnome
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- version/fedoraproject fedora/34
- version/fedoraproject fedora/35