CVE-2009-4831 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can steal MSN credentials via man-in-the-middle attacks because the client fails to validate SSL certificates during authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4831?
CVE-2009-4831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cerulean Studios Trillian 3.1 Basic does not check SSL certificates during MSN authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain MSN credentials via a man-in-the-middle attack with a spoofed SSL certificate.
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cerulean Studios Trillian.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4831 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-4831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r5v-2f2w-h6rr.