Improper Input Validation Affecting nspr package, versions <0:4.10.6-1.el6_5


Severity

Recommended
critical

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.25% (65th percentile)

Do your applications use this vulnerable package?

In a few clicks we can analyze your entire application and see what components are vulnerable in your application, and suggest you quick fixes.

Test your applications
  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE6-NSPR-2482955
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed25 Mar 2014

Introduced: 25 Mar 2014

CVE-2014-1492  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:6 nspr to version 0:4.10.6-1.el6_5 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2014-0917.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nspr package and not the nspr package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

The cert_TestHostName function in lib/certdb/certdb.c in the certificate-checking implementation in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.16 accepts a wildcard character that is embedded in an internationalized domain name's U-label, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a crafted certificate.

References

CVSS Scores

version 3.1