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CVE-2012-5524

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

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CVE-2012-5524 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _ssl_verify_callback function in tls_nb.py in Gajim before 0.15.3 does not properly verify SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and spoof servers via an arbitrary certificate from a trusted CA.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The _ssl_verify_callback function in tls_nb.py in Gajim before 0.15.3 does not properly verify SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and spoof servers via an arbitrary certificate from a trusted CA.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.15%

62.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GajimGajim<= 0.15.2
GajimGajim0.1
GajimGajim0.2
GajimGajim0.2.1
GajimGajim0.3
GajimGajim0.4
GajimGajim0.4.1
GajimGajim0.5
GajimGajim0.5.1
GajimGajim0.6
GajimGajim0.6.1
GajimGajim0.7
GajimGajim0.7.1
GajimGajim0.8
GajimGajim0.8.1
GajimGajim0.8.2
GajimGajim0.9
GajimGajim0.9.1
GajimGajim0.10
GajimGajim0.10.1
GajimGajim0.11
GajimGajim0.11.1
GajimGajim0.11.2
GajimGajim0.11.3
GajimGajim0.11.4
GajimGajim0.12
GajimGajim0.12.1
GajimGajim0.12.2
GajimGajim0.12.3
GajimGajim0.12.4
GajimGajim0.12.5
GajimGajim0.13
GajimGajim0.13.1
GajimGajim0.13.2
GajimGajim0.13.3
GajimGajim0.13.4
GajimGajim0.14
GajimGajim0.14.1
GajimGajim0.14.2
GajimGajim0.14.3
GajimGajim0.14.4
GajimGajim0.15
GajimGajim0.15.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5524?
The _ssl_verify_callback function in tls_nb.py in Gajim before 0.15.3 does not properly verify SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and spoof servers via an arbitrary certificate from a trusted CA.
How severe is CVE-2012-5524?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5524 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5524?
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