CVE-2016-5774: High severity blue coat packetshaper s-series vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2016
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Updated

The HTTPS server in Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series 11.5.x before 11.5.3.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive credentials and other information via unspecified vectors, related to use of insecure cryptographic parameters.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series=11.5.1
Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series=11.5.1.2
Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series=11.5.1.3
Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series=11.5.2
Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series=11.5.3

Event History

Jul 12, 2016
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-2016-5774?

CVE-2016-5774 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5774?

To fix CVE-2016-5774, you should upgrade to Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series version 11.5.3.2 or later.

3

What information can be compromised by CVE-2016-5774?

CVE-2016-5774 may allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive credentials and other confidential information.

4

Which versions of Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series are affected by CVE-2016-5774?

Versions 11.5.1, 11.5.1.2, 11.5.1.3, 11.5.2, and 11.5.3 of Blue Coat PacketShaper S-Series are affected by CVE-2016-5774.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5774?

No official workaround is provided for CVE-2016-5774; the best mitigation is to update the software to the latest version.

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