Vulnerability identifier: #VU79296
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-345
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
python-certifi
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Certifi
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exist due to software recognizes "e-Tugra" root certificates, which were subject to an investigation prompted by reporting of security issues in their systems. An attacker with ability to generate certificates signed with the compromised "e-Tugra" root certificate can perform MitM attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
python-certifi: 1.0.0 - 2023.05.07
External links
http://groups.google.com/a/mozilla.org/g/dev-security-policy/c/C-HrP1SEq1A
http://github.com/certifi/python-certifi/security/advisories/GHSA-xqr8-7jwr-rhp7
http://github.com/certifi/python-certifi/commit/8fb96ed81f71e7097ed11bc4d9b19afd7ea5c909
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.