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CVE-2007-5162

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

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CVE-2007-5162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The connect method in lib/net/http.rb in the (1) Net::HTTP and (2) Net::HTTPS libraries in Ruby 1.8.5 and 1.8.6 does not verify that the commonName (CN) field in a server certificate matches the domain name in an HTTPS request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to intercept SSL transmissions via a man-in-the-middle attack or spoofed web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The connect method in lib/net/http.rb in the (1) Net::HTTP and (2) Net::HTTPS libraries in Ruby 1.8.5 and 1.8.6 does not verify that the commonName (CN) field in a server certificate matches the domain name in an HTTPS request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to intercept SSL transmissions via a man-in-the-middle attack or spoofed web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.5
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5162?
The connect method in lib/net/http.rb in the (1) Net::HTTP and (2) Net::HTTPS libraries in Ruby 1.8.5 and 1.8.6 does not verify that the commonName (CN) field in a server certificate matches the domain name in an HTTPS request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to intercept SSL transmissions via a man-in-the-middle attack or spoofed web site.
How severe is CVE-2007-5162?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5162 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5162?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST