CVE-2024-55581

HIGH
Published Feb 26, 2025 Modified Apr 7, 2025 CWE-295

Description

When AdaCore Ada Web Server 25.0.0 is linked with GnuTLS, the default behaviour of AWS.Client is vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle attack because of lack of verification of an HTTPS server's certificate (unless the using program specifies a TLS configuration).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

Vendor Product
adacore ada_web_server
debian debian_linux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-55581? +
When AdaCore Ada Web Server 25.0.0 is linked with GnuTLS, the default behaviour of AWS.Client is vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle attack because of lack of verification of an HTTPS server's certificate (unless the using program specifies a TLS configuration). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-55581? +
CVE-2024-55581 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-55581? +
CVE-2024-55581 affects products from adacore, debian, specifically: ada_web_server, debian_linux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-55581? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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