SB2014060502 - Amazon Linux AMI update for openssl097a
Published: June 5, 2014
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014060502
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Man-in-the-Middle attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0224)
CWE-ID: CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to decrypt encrypted connections.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in OpenSSL. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can decrypt SSL connection and gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.