SB2017011933 - Security Features in bzrtp



SB2017011933 - Security Features in bzrtp

Published: January 19, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017011933
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security Features (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6271)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

The Bzrtp library (aka libbzrtp) 1.0.x before 1.0.4 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct spoofing attacks by leveraging a missing HVI check on DHPart2 packet reception.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.