CVE-2016-5419
UnknownEPSS 15.06%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5419 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. curl and libcurl before 7.50.1 do not prevent TLS session resumption when the client certificate has changed, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions by resuming a session.. EPSS estimates a 15.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
curl and libcurl before 7.50.1 do not prevent TLS session resumption when the client certificate has changed, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions by resuming a session.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Libcurl | <= 7.50.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00094.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3638Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20160803A.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00094.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3638Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20160803A.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5419?
curl and libcurl before 7.50.1 do not prevent TLS session resumption when the client certificate has changed, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions by resuming a session.
How severe is CVE-2016-5419?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5419 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5419?
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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