CVE-2023-3615: Lack of server certificate validation in websockets connection

Published Jul 17, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost iOS app fails to properly validate the server certificate while initializing the TLS connection allowing a network attacker to intercept the WebSockets connection.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mattermost Mattermost Iphone Os<2.5.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost iOS app to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.1

Event History

Jul 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
04:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3615?

The severity of CVE-2023-3615 is high with a severity rating of 8.1.

2

How does Mattermost iOS app fail to validate the server certificate?

The Mattermost iOS app fails to properly validate the server certificate while initializing the TLS connection.

3

What is the impact of the vulnerability in Mattermost iOS app?

The vulnerability allows a network attacker to intercept the WebSockets connection.

4

Which versions of Mattermost iOS app are affected by the vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects Mattermost iOS app versions up to and excluding 2.5.1.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in Mattermost iOS app?

To mitigate the vulnerability, update Mattermost iOS app to a version above 2.5.1.

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