Blue Coat Security Gateway OS key stored in plain text

bluecoat-sgos-key-plaintext (16182) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Blue Coat Security Gateway OS (SGOS) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. The private key and pass phrase are stored in plain text when the private key is imported with the Web-based management system. A remote attacker could obtain the private key and pass phrase.


Consequences:

Obtain Information

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate SGOS Patches for your product, as listed in Blue Coat Security Advisory. See References.

References:

  • Blue Coat Security Advisory: Security Advisory: Potential Compromise of Private Keys.
  • BID-10371: Blue Coat Systems SGOS Private Key Disclosure Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-2397: The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when importing a private key, stores the key and its passphrase in plaintext in a log file, which allows attackers to steal digital certificates.
  • OSVDB ID: 6218: Blue Coat Security Gateway Private Key Disclosure
  • SA11627: Blue Coat Security Gateway OS Private Key Disclosure

Platforms Affected:

  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.0
  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.1
  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.1.2
  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.1.2.2
  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.1.3.13
  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.1.3.2
  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.1.3.7
  • BlueCoat Security Gateway OS 3.2.1

Reported:

May 18, 2004

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