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CVE-2012-5785

UnknownEPSS 2.21%

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CVE-2012-5785 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheAxis2<= 1.6.2
ApacheAxis21.5.1
ApacheAxis21.5.2
ApacheAxis21.5.3
ApacheAxis21.5.4
ApacheAxis21.5.5
ApacheAxis21.5.6
ApacheAxis21.6
ApacheAxis21.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5785?
Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-5785?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5785 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5785?
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