Vulnerability identifier: #VU12494
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-295
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
C# SDK for Azure IoT
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
C SDK for Azure IoT
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Java SDK for Azure IoT
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation over the AMQP protocol in the Azure IoT Device Provisioning AMQP Transport library. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack during provisioning process.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
C# SDK for Azure IoT: All versions
C SDK for Azure IoT: All versions
Java SDK for Azure IoT: All versions
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8119
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.