Description
libsoup 2.32.2 and earlier does not validate certificates or clear the trust flag when the ssl-ca-file does not exist, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by connecting with a SSL connection.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 11 | midori | No fix yet | — |
References
- [oss-security] 20120424 Re: CVE Request: libsoup 2.32.2 sets ssl trusted flag despite no verification mailing-list
- 53232 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20120424 CVE Request: libsoup 2.32.2 sets ssl trusted flag despite no verification mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20120430 Re: CVE Request: libsoup 2.32.2 sets ssl trusted flag despite no verification mailing-list
- libsoup-ssl-poofing(75167) vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20120502 Re: CVE Request: libsoup 2.32.2 sets ssl trusted flag despite no verification mailing-list
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=666280