Apache Libcloud Vulnerable to Certificate Impersonation
Summary
CVE-2012-3446: Apache Libcloud vulnerable to certificate impersonation. Affects apache-libcloud versions < 0.11.1. Fixed in 0.11.1. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- libcloud · Debian:11
The same CVE-2012-3446 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
Apache Libcloud is an open-source Python library that provides a unified interface for interacting with different cloud service providers. It allows developers to manage various cloud resources such as virtual machines, storage, and networking. This vulnerability affects versions of Apache Libcloud before 0.11.1. The library uses an incorrect regular expression when verifying whether the server hostname matches the domain name in the X.509 certificate. This flaw enables man-in-the-middle attackers to impersonate SSL servers by crafting malicious certificates.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Apache Libcloud arises from the incorrect regular expression used for hostname verification in SSL/TLS connections. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can create a certificate with a spoofed domain name that matches the server's hostname. This allows the attacker to intercept and manipulate the communication between the client and the server, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.11.1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "apache-libcloud==0.11.1"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Apache Libcloud as soon as possible.
Conclusion
Apache Libcloud versions before 0.11.1 are vulnerable to certificate impersonation due to an incorrect regular expression used for hostname verification. This flaw allows attackers to spoof SSL servers and potentially perform malicious activities. Users should upgrade to version 0.11.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
See every vulnerability recorded for apache-libcloud →
FAQ
Apache Libcloud is a Python library for interacting with various cloud service providers, providing a unified interface for managing cloud resources.
Versions of Apache Libcloud before 0.11.1 are affected by this vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious certificate with a spoofed domain name that matches the server's hostname, allowing them to intercept and manipulate communication.
The consequences of this vulnerability include data theft, unauthorized access, and potential manipulation of communication between the client and the server.
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Apache Libcloud.
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for apache-libcloud.
