sieve-connect TLS Hostname Verification Spoofing Vulnerability

BID:59078

Info

sieve-connect TLS Hostname Verification Spoofing Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 59078
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 14 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 14 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Phil Pennock
Vulnerable: Phil Pennock sieve-connect 0.84
Not Vulnerable: Phil Pennock sieve-connect 0.85

Discussion

sieve-connect TLS Hostname Verification Spoofing Vulnerability

sieve-connect is prone to a security vulnerability that may allow attackers to conduct spoofing attacks.

Attackers can exploit this issue to spoof a valid server and conduct man-in-the-middle attacks. Successful exploits will cause victims to accept the requests assuming they are from a legitimate site.

Versions prior to sieve-connect 0.85 are vulnerable.

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sieve-connect TLS Hostname Verification Spoofing Vulnerability

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