CVE-2013-7440

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

Last modified

CVE-2013-7440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ssl.match_hostname function in CPython (aka Python) before 2.7.9 and 3.x before 3.3.3 does not properly handle wildcards in hostnames, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ssl.match_hostname function in CPython (aka Python) before 2.7.9 and 3.x before 3.3.3 does not properly handle wildcards in hostnames, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.88%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PythonPython<= 2.7.8
PythonPython3.0
PythonPython3.0.1
PythonPython3.1
PythonPython3.1.1
PythonPython3.1.2
PythonPython3.1.3
PythonPython3.1.4
PythonPython3.1.5
PythonPython3.1.2150
PythonPython3.2
PythonPython3.2.0
PythonPython3.2.1
PythonPython3.2.2
PythonPython3.2.3
PythonPython3.2.4
PythonPython3.2.5
PythonPython3.2.6
PythonPython3.2.2150
PythonPython3.3
PythonPython3.3.0
PythonPython3.3.1
PythonPython3.3.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7440?
The ssl.match_hostname function in CPython (aka Python) before 2.7.9 and 3.x before 3.3.3 does not properly handle wildcards in hostnames, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2013-7440?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7440?
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