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CVE-2010-4340

4.3 · MEDIUM

libcloud before 0.4.1 does not verify SSL certificates for HTTPS connections, which allows remote attackers to spoof certificates and bypass intended access restrictions via a man-in-the-middle (MI…

Published Sep 12, 2011apacheCWE-264EPSS 1.39%

Overview

CVE-2010-4340 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache libcloud. It was published on September 12, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

libcloud before 0.4.1 does not verify SSL certificates for HTTPS connections, which allows remote attackers to spoof certificates and bypass intended access restrictions via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update libcloud to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachelibcloud0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=598463Refmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/incubator-libcloud/201009.mbox/%3C5860913.463891285776633273.JavaMail.jira%40thor%3ERefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/incubator-libcloud/201011.mbox/browserRefwiki.apache.org/incubator/LibcloudSSLRefissues.apache.org/jira/browse/LIBCLOUD-55Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=598463Refmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/incubator-libcloud/201009.mbox/%3C5860913.463891285776633273.JavaMail.jira%40thor%3ERefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/incubator-libcloud/201011.mbox/browserRefwiki.apache.org/incubator/LibcloudSSLRefissues.apache.org/jira/browse/LIBCLOUD-55

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4340?

CVE-2010-4340 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apache libcloud. It was published on September 12, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-4340?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4340?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update libcloud to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-4340?

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