CVE-2011-0738

Description

MyProxy 5.0 through 5.2, as used in Globus Toolkit 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, does not properly verify the (1) hostname or (2) identity in the X.509 certificate for the myproxy-server, which allows remote attackers to spoof the server and conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks via a crafted certificate when executing (a) myproxy-logon or (b) myproxy-get-delegation.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory illinois.edu Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0738?
CVE-2011-0738 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0738?
To fix CVE-2011-0738, 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-2011-0738 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-0738 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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