SB2020060115 - Expired CA certificate in Ubuntu Linux



SB2020060115 - Expired CA certificate in Ubuntu Linux

Published: June 1, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020060115
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the ca-certificates package contains an expired CA certificate that causes connectivity issues and can be used during MitM attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.