Python up to 3.4.2 TLS Library certificate validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Python up to 3.4.2. This affects an unknown part of the component TLS Library. Performing a manipulation results in certificate validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9365. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Python up to 3.4.2 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component TLS Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was presented 12/11/2014 by Alex Gaynor as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-9365 since 12/11/2014. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1587.003 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82009 (GLSA-201503-10 : Python: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 157503 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for python (ELSA-2017-1868)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99294), Tenable (82009), SecurityFocus (BID 71639†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52157†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Certificate validation
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 82009
Nessus Name: GLSA-201503-10 : Python: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 871165
OpenVAS Name: RedHat Update for python RHSA-2017:1868-01
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2016:1166
Researcher: Alex Gaynor
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9365 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9365
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68433

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X-Force: 99294 - Python TLS security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71639 - Python CVE-2014-9365 TLS Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 52157 - Python 2.x before 2.7.9 and 3.x before 3.4.3 Remote Man-in-the-Middle via an Arbitrary Valid Certificate, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2014 13:55
Updated: 03/01/2022 11:13
Changes: 12/16/2014 13:55 (66), 10/16/2017 09:15 (8), 03/01/2022 11:00 (4), 03/01/2022 11:06 (1), 03/01/2022 11:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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