CVE-2014-8918
First published: Mon Feb 02 2015(Updated: )
IBM Security AppScan Standard 8.x and 9.x before 9.0.1.1 FP1 does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.0.0.1 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.0.0.2 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.0.0.3 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.5.0.0 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.5.0.1 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.6.0.0 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.6.0.1 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.7.0.0 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.7.0.1 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =8.8.0.0 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =9.0.0.0 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =9.0.0.1 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =9.0.1.0 | |
| IBM Security AppScan | =9.0.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8918?
CVE-2014-8918 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8918?
To fix CVE-2014-8918, upgrade to IBM Security AppScan version 9.0.1.1 FP1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8918?
CVE-2014-8918 affects IBM Security AppScan versions 8.x and 9.x before 9.0.1.1 FP1.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-8918 enable?
CVE-2014-8918 enables man-in-the-middle attacks by allowing attackers to spoof SSL servers.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-8918?
The impact of CVE-2014-8918 includes the potential exposure of sensitive information through a crafted SSL certificate.
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