Python Restkit TLS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:73113

Info

Python Restkit TLS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 73113
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 12 2015 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 12 2015 12:00AM
Credit: Donald Stufft
Vulnerable: Python Software Foundation Restkit 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Python Restkit TLS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Python Restkit is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

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

Solution / Fix

Python Restkit TLS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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