CVE-2009-3024

CVE-2009-3024 describes a vulnerability in the IO-Socket-SSL (IO::Socket::SSL) library versions 1.14 through 1.25, where the certificate hostname verification function incorrectly matches only the prefix of a hostname without wildcards. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass critical hostname checks, potentially leading to man-in-the-middle attacks or other security compromises. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity, requiring no authentication, and primarily impacting integrity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.