CVE-2014-2903

Description

CyaSSL does not check the key usage extension in leaf certificates, which allows remote attackers to spoof servers via a crafted server certificate not authorized for use in an SSL/TLS handshake.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/62604 third party advisory permissions required
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/18/2 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2903?
CVE-2014-2903 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-2903?
To fix CVE-2014-2903, 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-2014-2903 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-2903 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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