CVE-2018-6653: Weak Encryption
comforte SWAP 1049 through 1069 and 20.0.0 through 21.5.3 (as used in SSLOBJ on HPE NonStop SSL T0910, and in the comforte SecurCS, SecurFTP, SecurLib/SSL-AT, and SecurTN products), after executing the RELOAD CERTIFICATES command, does not ensure that clients use a strong TLS cipher suite, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat intended cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing the network. This is fixed in 21.6.0.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
comforteto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 21.6.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6653?
CVE-2018-6653 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its impact on TLS cipher suite strength.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6653?
To fix CVE-2018-6653, ensure that clients are configured to use only strong TLS cipher suites after executing the RELOAD CERTIFICATES command.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6653?
CVE-2018-6653 affects comforte SWAP versions 1049 through 1069 and 20.0.0 through 21.5.3.
What type of products are impacted by CVE-2018-6653?
CVE-2018-6653 impacts comforte products such as SecurCS, SecurFTP, SecurLib/SSL-AT, and SecurTN.
Is HPE NonStop Server affected by CVE-2018-6653?
The HPE NonStop Server software itself is not directly affected by CVE-2018-6653.