yum-rhn-plugin in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 does not verify the SSL certificate for a file download from a Red Hat Network (RHN) server, which makes it easier for remote man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of updates) or force the download and installation of official Red Hat packages that were not requested.
CVE-2008-3270 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from redhat organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2008, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2008-08-18T17:41:00.000
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 2.6 (LOW)
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
4.9
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux | 5.0 | Yes |
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