# CVE-2020-8172: TLS session reuse can lead to host certificate verification bypass in node version \< 12.18.0 and \< 14.4.0.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-06-08 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a https://github.com/nodejs/node: 12.18.0,14.4.0

## Description

TLS session reuse can lead to host certificate verification bypass in node version < 12.18.0 and < 14.4.0.

## What to do

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## References

- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
- https://hackerone.com/reports/811502
- https://nodejs.org/en/blog/vulnerability/june-2020-security-releases/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200625-0002/
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-07
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

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