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CVE-2011-2192

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Curl_input_negotiate function in http_negotiate.c in libcurl 7.10.6 through 7.21.6, as used in curl and other products, always performs credential delegation during GSSAPI authentication, which…

Published Jul 7, 2011haxxCWE-255EPSS 2.88%

Overview

CVE-2011-2192 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting haxx libcurl. It was published on July 7, 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

The Curl_input_negotiate function in http_negotiate.c in libcurl 7.10.6 through 7.21.6, as used in curl and other products, always performs credential delegation during GSSAPI authentication, which allows remote servers to impersonate clients via GSSAPI requests.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from haxx. Update libcurl 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
haxxlibcurl7.10.6Affected
applemac_os_x>= 0, < 10.7.3Affected

References

Refcurl.haxx.se/curl-gssapi-delegation.patchRefcurl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20110623.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-July/062287.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061992.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/45047Refsecunia.com/advisories/45067Refsecunia.com/advisories/45088Refsecunia.com/advisories/45144Refsecunia.com/advisories/45181

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2192?

CVE-2011-2192 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting haxx libcurl. It was published on July 7, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-2192?

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-2011-2192?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from haxx. Update libcurl 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-2011-2192?

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