CVE-2018-8970

Published Mar 24, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.4 High EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The int_x509_param_set_hosts function in lib/libcrypto/x509/x509_vpm.c in LibreSSL 2.7.0 before 2.7.1 does not support a certain special case of a zero name length, which causes silent omission of hostname verification, and consequently allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate. NOTE: the LibreSSL documentation indicates that this special case is supported, but the BoringSSL documentation does not.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-20577 The int_x509_param_set_hosts function in lib/libcrypto/x509/x509_vpm.c in LibreSSL 2.7.0 before 2.7.1 does not support a certain special case of a zero name length, which causes silent omission of hostname verification, and consequently allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate. NOTE: the LibreSSL documentation indicates that this special case is supported, but the BoringSSL documentation does not.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:10 AM
Reserved
Mar 24, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 24, 2018, 9:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 AM