OpenConnect SSL Hostname Verification Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:42094

Info

OpenConnect SSL Hostname Verification Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 42094
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 30 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 01 2010 06:33PM
Credit: Johannes Becker
Vulnerable: Red Hat Fedora 14
Red Hat Fedora 13
Red Hat Fedora 12
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenConnect SSL Hostname Verification Security Bypass Vulnerability

OpenConnect is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks or impersonate trusted servers, which will aid in further attacks.

OpenConnect versions prior to 2.25 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

OpenConnect SSL Hostname Verification Security Bypass Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue with readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

OpenConnect SSL Hostname Verification Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

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