CVE-2018-16758
First published: Wed Oct 10 2018(Updated: )
Missing message authentication in the meta-protocol in Tinc VPN version 1.0.34 and earlier allows a man-in-the-middle attack to disable the encryption of VPN packets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tinc | 1.0.35-2 1.0.36-2 | |
| Tinc VPN | <=1.0.34 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| StarWind Virtual SAN | =v8-build12533 | |
| StarWind Virtual SAN | =v8-build12658 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.tinc-vpn.org/git/browse?p=tinc;a=commit;h=e97943b7cc9c851ae36f5a41e2b6102faa74193f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-16758
- http://tinc-vpn.org/security/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4312
- https://www.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20190227-0003/
- http://www.tinc-vpn.org/git/browse?p=tinc%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e97943b7cc9c851ae36f5a41e2b6102faa74193f
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16758?
CVE-2018-16758 is a vulnerability in Tinc VPN version 1.0.34 and earlier that allows a man-in-the-middle attack to disable VPN packet encryption.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16758?
The severity of CVE-2018-16758 is medium with a severity value of 5.9.
How does CVE-2018-16758 affect Tinc VPN?
CVE-2018-16758 affects Tinc VPN version 1.0.34 and earlier by allowing a man-in-the-middle attack to disable packet encryption.
How can I fix CVE-2018-16758?
To fix CVE-2018-16758, update Tinc VPN to version 1.0.35-2 or 1.0.36-2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16758?
More information about CVE-2018-16758 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- package-manager/debian
- vendor/tinc-vpn
- canonical/tinc vpn
- version/tinc vpn/1.0.34
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian gnu/linux
- version/debian gnu/linux/9.0
- vendor/starwindsoftware
- canonical/starwind virtual san
- version/starwind virtual san/v8-build12533
- version/starwind virtual san/v8-build12658