CVE-2009-2631: Clientless SSL VPN products break web browser domain-based security models

Published Dec 4, 2009
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Updated

Multiple clientless SSL VPN products that run in web browsers, including Stonesoft StoneGate; Cisco ASA; SonicWALL E-Class SSL VPN and SonicWALL SSL VPN; SafeNet SecureWire Access Gateway; Juniper Networks Secure Access; Nortel CallPilot; Citrix Access Gateway; and other products, when running in configurations that do not restrict access to the same domain as the VPN, retrieve the content of remote URLs from one domain and rewrite them so they originate from the VPN's domain, which violates the same origin policy and allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks, read cookies that originated from other domains, access the Web VPN session to gain access to internal resources, perform key logging, and conduct other attacks. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a fundamental design problem in any clientless VPN solution, as opposed to a commonly-introduced error that can be fixed in separate implementations. Therefore a single CVE has been assigned for all products that have this design

Affected Software

5 affected components
Aladdin Safenet Securewire Access Gateway
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance
SonicWall E-Class SSL VPN
SonicWall SSL VPN
Stonesoft StoneGate

Event History

Dec 4, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2631?

CVE-2009-2631 has a moderate severity rating, indicating potential risk for impacted systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2631?

To mitigate CVE-2009-2631, update to the latest software versions provided by your vendor.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2009-2631?

CVE-2009-2631 affects various clientless SSL VPN products, including SonicWALL, Cisco ASA, and Stonesoft StoneGate.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2009-2631?

CVE-2009-2631 is associated with vulnerabilities in web browser-based clientless SSL VPN solutions.

5

Can CVE-2009-2631 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2009-2631 could potentially allow attackers unauthorized access to sensitive resources if exploited.

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