#VU24791 Improper Certificate Validation in AWMS for iOS and AWMS for Android


Published: 2020-01-31

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24791

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5526

CWE-ID: CWE-295

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AWMS for iOS
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones
AWMS for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Fuji Xerox Co.,Ltd.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software fails to verify SSL server certificates. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted SSL certificate, perform a man-in-the-middle attack and eavesdrop on an encrypted communication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AWMS for iOS: 2.0.0 - 2.0.8

AWMS for Android: 2.0.0 - 2.0.5


External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00014057/index.html
http://onlinesupport.fujixerox.com/processDriverForm.do?ctry_code=SG&lang_code=en&d_lang=en&corp_pid=AWMS2&rts=null&model=ApeosWare+Management+Suite+2&type_id=7&oslist=Windows+10+64bit&lang_list=en


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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