CVE-2011-4408

Description

The Single Sign On Client (ubuntu-sso-client) for Ubuntu 11.04 and 11.10 does not properly validate SSL certificates when using HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to spoof a server and modify or read sensitive data via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.41%

Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76112	vdb entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1464-1	patch vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/82747	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53829	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/49448	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4408?: CVE-2011-4408 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4408?: To fix CVE-2011-4408, 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-2011-4408 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-4408 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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