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CVE-2022-23491— Removal of TrustCor root certificate

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Affected
certifi python-certifi
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.

Certifi是Certifi开源的一个 Python SSL 证书。 Certifi 2017.11.05到2022.12.07版本存在数据伪造问题漏洞，攻击者利用该漏洞可以从根存储的“TrustCor”中删除根证书。

CVSS 6.8 · Medium EPSS 0.53% · P45
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2022-23491

Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Removal of TrustCor root certificate
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Certifi is a curated collection of Root Certificates for validating the trustworthiness of SSL certificates while verifying the identity of TLS hosts. Certifi 2022.12.07 removes root certificates from "TrustCor" from the root store. These are in the process of being removed from Mozilla's trust store. TrustCor's root certificates are being removed pursuant to an investigation prompted by media reporting that TrustCor's ownership also operated a business that produced spyware. Conclusions of Mozilla's investigation can be found in the linked google group discussion.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对数据真实性的验证不充分
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Certifi 数据伪造问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Certifi是Certifi开源的一个 Python SSL 证书。 Certifi 2017.11.05到2022.12.07版本存在数据伪造问题漏洞，攻击者利用该漏洞可以从根存储的“TrustCor”中删除根证书。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)

Affected Products

Vendor Product Affected Versions CPE Subscribe
certifi python-certifi < 2022.12.07 -

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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2022-23491 (1)

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IV. Related Vulnerabilities

Same product: python-certifi
Same vendor: certifi
Same weakness: CWE-345