https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q1/256: [SECURITY ADVISORY] curl: CVE-2024-2466: TLS certificate check bypass with mbedTLS
Published Mar 27, 2024
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Affected Software
1 affected component
curl curl
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-2466?
CVE-2024-2466 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass TLS certificate checks.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-2466?
To fix CVE-2024-2466, update curl to the latest version that incorporates the necessary patches addressing this vulnerability.
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What causes CVE-2024-2466?
CVE-2024-2466 is caused by a flaw in the mbedTLS implementation within curl that allows for the bypassing of TLS certificate validations.
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Which versions of curl are affected by CVE-2024-2466?
CVE-2024-2466 affects versions of curl prior to the patch included in the release following March 27, 2024.
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What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2024-2466?
Exploiting CVE-2024-2466 could allow an attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by impersonating legitimate servers.