CVE-2015-7923: Critical severity westermo weos vulnerability

Published Jan 30, 2016
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Updated

Westermo WeOS before 4.19.0 uses the same SSL private key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of a key.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Westermo WeOS=4.18.0

Event History

Jan 30, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7923?

CVE-2015-7923 is identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to enable man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7923?

To mitigate CVE-2015-7923, upgrade to Westermo WeOS version 4.19.0 or later where the private key issue is resolved.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7923?

CVE-2015-7923 affects any installations of Westermo WeOS versions prior to 4.19.0.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-7923 facilitate?

CVE-2015-7923 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks by exploiting the use of a shared SSL private key among different customers.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2015-7923 on data confidentiality?

CVE-2015-7923 can compromise data confidentiality by allowing attackers to decrypt sensitive communication without detection.

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