Vulnerability identifier: #VU82288
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Sophos Firewall
Hardware solutions /
Security hardware applicances
Vendor: Sophos
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a logic error in the Secure PDF eXchange (SPX) feature, if the password type is set to “specified by sender”. A remote attacker with full email access can decrypt PDFs in Sophos Firewall.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Sophos Firewall: 19.0.0 - 19.5.3
External links
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20231017-spx-password
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.