CWE-599
Missing Validation of OpenSSL Certificate
Description
The product uses OpenSSL and trusts or uses a certificate without using the SSL_get_verify_result() function to ensure that the certificate satisfies all necessary security requirements.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Impact
Read Application Data
Scope
Impact
Bypass Protection Mechanism, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Scope
Impact
Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Potential Mitigations
Ensure that proper authentication is included in the system design.
Understand and properly implement all checks necessary to ensure the identity of entities involved in encrypted communications.
Applicable Platforms
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