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CVE-2010-4211
The PayPal app before 3.0.1 for iOS does not verify...
Vulnerability Description
The PayPal app before 3.0.1 for iOS does not verify that the server hostname matches the domain name of the subject of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a PayPal web server via an arbitrary certificate.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
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References
- http://viaforensics.com/press-releases/viaforensics-uncovers-paypal-application-vulnerability.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2887
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20021730-245.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44657
- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703506904575592782874885808.html
- http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paypal/id283646709
- http://viaforensics.com/security/viaforensics-uncovers-significant-vulnerability-paypal-iphone.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63002
Affected Vendor
ebay
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paypal
Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 8th, 2010
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.