SSL Certificate Validation Issue in Gnome Online Accounts by GNOME
CVE-2013-0240
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2013-0240?
The Gnome Online Accounts (GOA) versions 3.4.x, 3.6.x prior to 3.6.3, and 3.7.x prior to 3.7.5 exhibit a vulnerability due to improper SSL certificate validation. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing them to intercept sensitive information, such as user credentials, while users create accounts with services like Windows Live and Facebook. The lack of adequate certificate verification exposes users to significant risks, emphasizing the importance of secure communication protocols.