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CVE-2024-8096: OCSP stapling bypass with GnuTLS

First published: Wed Sep 11 2024(Updated: )

cURL libcurl could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a flaw when using OCSP stapling to validate server cerficate. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to establish the connection even if the certificate is revoked.

Credit: 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9 2499f714-1537-4658-8207-48ae4bb9eae9

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/curl<=7.74.0-1.3+deb11u13<=7.74.0-1.3+deb11u11<=7.88.1-10+deb12u7<=7.88.1-10+deb12u5<=8.9.1-2
8.10.0-2
IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent<=10.0-10.1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-8096?

    CVE-2024-8096 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-8096?

    To fix CVE-2024-8096, upgrade to the recommended version of cURL, which is 8.10.0-2 or higher.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2024-8096?

    CVE-2024-8096 affects the cURL package on Debian and the IBM QRadar WinCollect Agent up to version 10.1.12.

  • Can CVE-2024-8096 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-8096 can be exploited by a remote attacker through specially crafted requests that manipulate OCSP stapling.

  • What happens if I don't address CVE-2024-8096?

    If CVE-2024-8096 is not addressed, the system may be vulnerable to establishing insecure connections despite invalid server certificates.

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