CVE-2015-2855: Infoleak

Published May 30, 2015
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Updated

The WebUI component in Blue Coat SSL Visibility Appliance SV800, SV1800, SV2800, and SV3800 3.6.x through 3.8.x before 3.8.4 does not set the secure flag for the administrator's cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4138.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Blue Coat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv800 Firmware<=3.8.3
Blue Coat SSL Visibility Appliance SV800
Blue Coat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800 Firmware<=3.8.3
Blue Coat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv1800
Blue Coat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800 Firmware<=3.8.3
Blue Coat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv3800
Blue Coat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800 Firmware<=3.8.3
Blue Coat Ssl Visibility Appliance Sv2800

Event History

May 30, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2855?

CVE-2015-2855 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the ease of cookie interception by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2855?

To fix CVE-2015-2855, upgrade the Blue Coat SSL Visibility Appliance firmware to version 3.8.4 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2015-2855 have on my system?

CVE-2015-2855 can potentially allow remote attackers to capture administrator cookies and gain unauthorized access.

4

Which Blue Coat appliances are affected by CVE-2015-2855?

CVE-2015-2855 affects the Blue Coat SSL Visibility Appliance models SV800, SV1800, SV2800, and SV3800 running firmware 3.6.x through 3.8.3.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-2855 if I cannot upgrade immediately?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2015-2855 apart from upgrading to the latest firmware.

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