Vulnerability identifier: #VU29491
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-297
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
glib-networking
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Gnome Development Team
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists in GNOME glib-networking due to implementation of GTlsClientConnection skips hostname verification of
the server's TLS certificate if the application fails to specify the
expected server identity. A remote attacker can perform a Man-in-he-Middle (MitM) attack and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
glib-networking: 2.59.2 - 2.64.2
External links
http://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/balsa/-/issues/34
http://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/glib-networking/-/issues/135
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HLEX2IP62SU6WJ4SK3U766XGLQK3J62O/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TQEQJQ4XFMFCFJTEXKL2ZO3UELBPCKSK/
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200608-0004/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.