Improper certificate validation in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management agent for macOS



Published: 2023-09-14
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-4801
CWE-ID CWE-295
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Insider Threat Management Agent for macOS
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU80805

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4801

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 improper certification validation. A remote attacker with ability to intercept communication between agent and server can perform MitM attack and compromise the vulnerable agent.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Insider Threat Management Agent for macOS: before 7.15.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2023-006


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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