CVE-2013-6422

curl: TLS/SSL certificate name check disabled with peer verification when using GnuTLS

Published Dec 23, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.0 Medium EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The GnuTLS backend in libcurl 7.21.4 through 7.33.0, when disabling digital signature verification (CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER), also disables the CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST check for CN or SAN host name fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof servers and conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2824-1 curl security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-6234 The GnuTLS backend in libcurl 7.21.4 through 7.33.0, when disabling digital signature verification (CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER), also disables the CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYHOST check for CN or SAN host name fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof servers and conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2058-1 curl vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 PM
Reserved
Nov 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 23, 2013, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 17, 2013, 12:00 AM