CVE-2010-1194

Description

The match_component function in smtp-tls.c in libESMTP 1.0.3.r1, and possibly other versions including 1.0.4, treats two strings as equal if one is a substring of the other, which allows remote attackers to spoof trusted certificates via a crafted subjectAltName.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/09/3 mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1107 vdb entry
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=311191 patch
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/03/6 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1194?
CVE-2010-1194 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-1194?
To fix CVE-2010-1194, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-1194 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-1194 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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