CVE-2012-2132

Description

libsoup 2.32.2 and earlier does not validate certificates or clear the trust flag when the ssl-ca-file does not exist, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by connecting with a SSL connection.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/24/13 mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53232 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/24/3 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/30/7 mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75167 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/02/8 mailing list
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=666280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2132?
CVE-2012-2132 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2132?
To fix CVE-2012-2132, 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-2012-2132 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2132 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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