SB2022042110 - Usage of static SSH host key in Cisco Umbrella Virtual Appliance



SB2022042110 - Usage of static SSH host key in Cisco Umbrella Virtual Appliance

Published: April 21, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022042110
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20773)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to impersonate the virtual appliance.

The vulnerability exists due to the presence of a static SSH host key. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack on an SSH connection to the Umbrella VA.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.