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Encoding Error Affecting nss-tools package, versions <0:3.16.2-2.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-NSSTOOLS-2036682
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 18 Mar 2014
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Introduced: 18 Mar 2014

CVE-2014-1492 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-172 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-697 Open this link in a new tab
CWE-295 Open this link in a new tab

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 nss-tools to version 0:3.16.2-2.el7_0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nss-tools package and not the nss-tools 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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