CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-88647

Unknown
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A hostname verification bypass in GnuTLS v3.8.13 allows attackers to circumvent the Common Name fallback mechanism and eavesdrop on communications via a crafted certificate.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can eavesdrop on communications by impersonating a trusted host using a crafted certificate, leading to a confidentiality breach.

Recommendation

Update GnuTLS to a version newer than 3.8.13 once a fix is available to restore proper hostname verification.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A hostname verification bypass in GnuTLS v3.8.13 allows attackers to circumvent the Common Name fallback mechanism and eavesdrop on communications via a crafted certificate.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS