SB2020013109 - Improper Certificate Validation in AWMS Mobile App



SB2020013109 - Improper Certificate Validation in AWMS Mobile App

Published: January 31, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020013109
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) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5526)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software fails to verify SSL server certificates. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted SSL certificate, perform a man-in-the-middle attack and eavesdrop on an encrypted communication.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.