CVE-2015-0941
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CVE-2015-0941 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Inetc plugin for Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS), as used in CERT/CC Failure Observation Engine (FOE) and other products, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted certificate in a download session for Windows executable files.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Inetc plugin for Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS), as used in CERT/CC Failure Observation Engine (FOE) and other products, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted certificate in a download session for Windows executable files.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inetc Project | Inetc | All versions |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/894897Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/894897Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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