MitM attack in python-scciclient



Published: 2022-12-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2996
CWE-ID CWE-295
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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python-scciclient
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor python-scciclient

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU70053

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2996

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not verify the server's certificate. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

python-scciclient: 0.0.1 - 0.11.4

External links

http://opendev.org/x/python-scciclient/commit/274dca0344b65b4ac113d3271d21c17e970a636c
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00006.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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