CVE-2014-0139:CVE-2014-0139 is a vulnerability in cURL and libcurl versions prior to 7.36.0 that could allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.

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The vulnerability in cURL and libcurl versions prior to 7.36.0 occurs when using the OpenSSL, axtls, qsossl, or gskit libraries for TLS. These libraries recognize a wildcard IP address in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, potentially enabling attackers to impersonate arbitrary SSL servers by creating a malicious certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority.

Overview

This vulnerability affects cURL and libcurl versions before 7.36.0 when utilizing certain TLS libraries, allowing for potential man-in-the-middle attacks through spoofed SSL servers.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their cURL and libcurl installations to version 7.36.0 or later. It is crucial to ensure that the TLS libraries being used are not susceptible to recognizing wildcard IP addresses in the CN field of X.509 certificates.

References

  1. IBM Security Bulletin: http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5095862
  2. Oracle Security Advisory: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
  3. Mandriva Advisory MDVSA-2015:213: http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:213
  4. Secunia Advisory 57836: http://secunia.com/advisories/57836
  5. cURL Security Advisory: http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20140326B.html
  6. Debian Security Advisory DSA-2902: http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2902
  7. Chef Server Release Advisory: http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/chef-server-11-0-12-release/
  8. Secunia Advisory 59458: http://secunia.com/advisories/59458
  9. openSUSE-SU-2014:0530 Advisory: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-04/msg00042.html
  10. Mageia Advisory MGASA-2015-0165: http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0165.html
  11. Secunia Advisory 58615: http://secunia.com/advisories/58615
  12. Secunia Advisory 57968: http://secunia.com/advisories/57968
  13. IBM Support Document: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21675820
  14. Ubuntu Security Notice USN-2167-1: http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2167-1
  15. Chef Enterprise Release Advisories: http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/enterprise-chef-11-1-3-release/ and http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/enterprise-chef-1-4-9-release/
  16. Secunia Advisory 57966: http://secunia.com/advisories/57966

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  5. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  6. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  7. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  8. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  9. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  10. Utilities
    Utilities
  11. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  12. Information
    Information
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  15. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  16. Construction
    Construction
  17. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  18. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  19. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  20. Mining
    Mining

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