# CVE-2013-6444: python-pywbem: PyWBEM 0.7 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (C...

CVE-2013-6444 is fixed in python-pywbem on 1 platform by python-pywbem 0.8.0~dev650-1 (version 0.8.0~dev650-1), released May 5, 2014. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-6444
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0106
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 5, 2014

## Description

PyWBEM 0.7 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python-pywbem Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.8.0~dev650-1 | [python-pywbem 0.8.0~dev650-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-pywbem-0.8.0-dev650-1.md) | May 5, 2014 |

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