CVE-2014-0161: ovirt-engine-sdk-python before 3.4.0.7 and 3.5.0.4 does not verify that the hostname of the remote endpoint ma

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2014-0161 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting ovirt-engine-sdk-python. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ovirt-engine-sdk-python before 3.4.0.7 and 3.5.0.4 does not verify that the hostname of the remote endpoint matches the Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName as specified by its x.509 certificate in a TLS/SSL session. This could allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof remote endpoints via an arbitrary valid certificate.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2020-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: ovirt-engine-sdk-python project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-02 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ovirt-engine-sdk-python project ovirt-engine-sdk-python UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.0.7 · >= 3.5.0.0 and < 3.5.0.4

Fixed in: 3.4.0.7, 3.5.0.4

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ovirt-engine-sdk-python || rpm -q ovirt-engine-sdk-python || ovirt-engine-sdk-python --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ovirt-engine-sdk-python

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ovirt-engine-sdk-python

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ovirt-engine-sdk-python sudo apt install ovirt-engine-sdk-python=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold ovirt-engine-sdk-python

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ovirt-engine-sdk-python sudo dnf downgrade ovirt-engine-sdk-python-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ovirt-engine-sdk-python

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0161?

ovirt-engine-sdk-python: upgrade to 3.4.0.7, 3.5.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0161 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0161 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0161 affect?

CVE-2014-0161 affects ovirt-engine-sdk-python. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). ovirt-engine-sdk-python before 3.4.0.7 and 3.5.0.4 does not verify that the hostname of the remote endpoint matches the Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName as specified by its x.509 certificate in a TLS/SSL session. This could allow man-in-t

How urgent is CVE-2014-0161?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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