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CVE-2010-1194

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.8 Published: 2010-03-31 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The match_component function in smtp-tls.c in libESMTP 1.0.3.r1, and possibly other versions including 1.0.4, treats two strings as equal if one is a substring of the other, which allows remote attackers to spoof trusted certificates via a crafted subjectAltName.

Affected Platforms

Stafford.Uklinux Libesmtp

Weakness Type

CWE-310

References