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CVE-2009-3490

UnknownEPSS 3.52%

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CVE-2009-3490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Wget before 1.12 does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the Common Name field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle remote attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority, a related issue to CVE-2009-2408.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU Wget before 1.12 does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the Common Name field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle remote attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority, a related issue to CVE-2009-2408.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.52%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuWget<= 1.11.4
GnuWget1.5.3
GnuWget1.6
GnuWget1.7
GnuWget1.7.1
GnuWget1.8
GnuWget1.8.1
GnuWget1.9
GnuWget1.9.1
GnuWget1.10
GnuWget1.10.1
GnuWget1.10.2
GnuWget1.11
GnuWget1.11.1
GnuWget1.11.2
GnuWget1.11.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3490?
GNU Wget before 1.12 does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the Common Name field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle remote attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority, a related issue to CVE-2009-2408.
How severe is CVE-2009-3490?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3490?
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