CVE-2008-3270

yum-rhn-plugin: does not verify SSL certificate for all communication with RHN server

Published Aug 18, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 2.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
yum-rhn-plugin in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 does not verify the SSL certificate for a file download from a Red Hat Network (RHN) server, which makes it easier for remote man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of updates) or force the download and installation of official Red Hat packages that were not requested.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-3258 yum-rhn-plugin in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 does not verify the SSL certificate for a file download from a Red Hat Network (RHN) server, which makes it easier for remote man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of updates) or force the download and installation of official Red Hat packages that were not requested.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 9:28 AM
Reserved
Jul 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 18, 2008, 5:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:55 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 14, 2008, 12:00 AM