Improper Certificate Validation in ThinUpdate - CVE-2023-4499

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Improper Certificate Validation in ThinUpdate - CVE-2023-4499

Published: October 23, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU82294
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4499
CWE-ID: CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ThinUpdate
Software vendor:
HP Development Company

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper server certificate verification. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack (MitM) and eavesdrop on an encrypted communication or alter the communication.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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