CVE-2013-2770

Name: CVE-2013-2770
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-04-07T17:55:02.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2770 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The installation functionality in the Novell Kanaka component before 2.8 for Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) on Mac OS X does not verify the server's X.509 certificate during an SSL session, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via an arbitrary certificate.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installation functionality in the Novell Kanaka component before 2.8 for Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) on Mac OS X does not verify the server's X.509 certificate during an SSL session, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via an arbitrary certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Kanaka	<= 2.7.1
Novell	Kanaka	2.7

References

http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7011965Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7011965Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2770?

How severe is CVE-2013-2770?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2770 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2770?

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