# CVE-2022-45197: slixmpp: Slixmpp before 1.8.3 lacks SSL Certificate hostname validation in XMLStream, allowing an attacker to pose as any serv...

CVE-2022-45197 is fixed in slixmpp on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45197, released December 25, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-45197
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0051
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 25, 2022

## Description

Slixmpp before 1.8.3 lacks SSL Certificate hostname validation in XMLStream, allowing an attacker to pose as any server in the eyes of Slixmpp.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | slixmpp Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.8.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45197](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-45197.md) | Dec 25, 2022 |
| Linux | slixmpp Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.8.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45197](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-45197.md) | Dec 25, 2022 |
| Linux | slixmpp Debian 14 | 1.8.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-45197](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-45197.md) | Dec 25, 2022 |

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