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CVE-2013-0240

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified

CVE-2013-0240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Gnome Online Accounts (GOA) 3.4.x, 3.6.x before 3.6.3, and 3.7.x before 3.7.5, does not properly validate SSL certificates when creating accounts such as Windows Live and Facebook accounts, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information such as credentials by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Gnome Online Accounts (GOA) 3.4.x, 3.6.x before 3.6.3, and 3.7.x before 3.7.5, does not properly validate SSL certificates when creating accounts such as Windows Live and Facebook accounts, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information such as credentials by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.4.0
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.4.1
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.6.0
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.6.1
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.6.2
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.7.1
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.7.2
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.7.3
GnomeGnome Online Accounts3.7.4
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0240?
Gnome Online Accounts (GOA) 3.4.x, 3.6.x before 3.6.3, and 3.7.x before 3.7.5, does not properly validate SSL certificates when creating accounts such as Windows Live and Facebook accounts, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information such as credentials by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2013-0240?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0240?
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