CVE-2013-6422
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Dec 23, 2013
- Updated
- Aug 6, 2024
- Reserved
- Nov 4, 2013
Description
The GnuTLS backend in libcurl 7.21.4 through 7.33.0, when disabling digital signature verification (CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER), also disables the CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST check for CN or SAN host name fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof servers and conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
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References
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20131217.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- HPSBMU03112vendor-advisory
- DSA-2824vendor-advisory
- USN-2058-1vendor-advisory
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