QID 997513

Date Published: 2024-02-26

QID 997513: Python (Pip) Security Update for pyOpenSSL (GHSA-6748-36qp-fx6r)

The X509Extension in pyOpenSSL before 0.13.1 does not properly handle a \0 character in a domain name in the Subject Alternative Name field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-6748-36qp-fx6r for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-6748-36qp-fx6r - github.com/advisories/GHSA-6748-36qp-fx6r

CVEs related to QID 997513

CVE-2013-4314 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-6748-36qp-fx6r	pyOpenSSL		github.com/advisories/GHSA-6748-36qp-fx6r

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