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CVE-2018-8970 (GCVE-0-2018-8970)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2018-03-24 21:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 07:10
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Summary
The int_x509_param_set_hosts function in lib/libcrypto/x509/x509_vpm.c in LibreSSL 2.7.0 before 2.7.1 does not support a certain special case of a zero name length, which causes silent omission of hostname verification, and consequently allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate. NOTE: the LibreSSL documentation indicates that this special case is supported, but the BoringSSL documentation does not.
Severity
7.4 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • n/a
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Date Public
2018-03-24 00:00
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