CVE-2018-6653: Weak Encryption

Published Mar 1, 2018
·
Updated

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

6 affected components
comforte SWAP>=20.0.0<=21.5.3
comforte SWAP>=1049<=1069
HP NonStop Server
All of the following
Any of the following
comforte SWAP>=20.0.0<=21.5.3
comforte SWAP>=1049<=1069
HP NonStop Server

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade comforte to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.6.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Is HPE NonStop Server affected by CVE-2018-6653?

The HPE NonStop Server software itself is not directly affected by CVE-2018-6653.

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