CVE-2015-2902: Medium severity hp arcsight connectors vulnerability
Published Nov 4, 2015
·Updated
HP ArcSight SmartConnectors before 7.1.6 do not verify X.509 certificates from Logger devices, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof devices and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HP ArcSight SmartConnectors<=7.1.5
Event History
Nov 4, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2902?
CVE-2015-2902 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-2902?
To fix CVE-2015-2902, upgrade HP ArcSight SmartConnectors to version 7.1.6 or later.
3
Which versions of HP ArcSight SmartConnectors are affected by CVE-2015-2902?
HP ArcSight SmartConnectors versions prior to 7.1.6 are affected by CVE-2015-2902.
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What type of attack does CVE-2015-2902 enable?
CVE-2015-2902 enables man-in-the-middle attacks due to lack of X.509 certificate verification.
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What information can attackers obtain through CVE-2015-2902?
Attackers can obtain sensitive information by spoofing Logger devices through CVE-2015-2902.