Encoding Error Affecting nss-softokn-freebl package, versions <0:3.16.2-1.el7_0


0.0
low

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.16% (53rd percentile)
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NVD
4.3 medium
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Red Hat
3.7 low

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS7-NSSSOFTOKNFREEBL-2035091
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 18 Mar 2014

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 nss-softokn-freebl to version 0:3.16.2-1.el7_0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nss-softokn-freebl package and not the nss-softokn-freebl package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The cert_TestHostName function in lib/certdb/certdb.c in the certificate-checking implementation in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.16 accepts a wildcard character that is embedded in an internationalized domain name's U-label, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.

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