gsd-2008-3532
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:23
Details
The NSS plugin in libpurple in Pidgin 2.4.3 does not verify SSL certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid server certificate for a spoofed service.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2008-3532


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    "id": "GSD-2008-3532",
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            "accessVector": "NETWORK",
            "authentication": "NONE",
            "availabilityImpact": "PARTIAL",
            "baseScore": 6.8,
            "confidentialityImpact": "PARTIAL",
            "integrityImpact": "PARTIAL",
            "vectorString": "AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P",
            "version": "2.0"
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          "exploitabilityScore": 8.6,
          "impactScore": 6.4,
          "obtainAllPrivilege": false,
          "obtainOtherPrivilege": false,
          "obtainUserPrivilege": false,
          "severity": "MEDIUM",
          "userInteractionRequired": true
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      },
      "lastModifiedDate": "2017-09-29T01:31Z",
      "publishedDate": "2008-08-08T19:41Z"
    }
  }
}


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