C5 Enterprise Vulnerability Management peer certificate security bypass
| c5evm-peer-certificate-security-bypass (26758) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
C5 Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM) from Secure Elements could allow a remote attacker to bypass security caused by improper validation of peer certificates. A remote attacker could send malicious updates that would bypass security and be installed on client systems.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of C5 Enterprise Vulnerability Management (2.8.1 or later), available from the C5 Enterprise Vulnerability Management Web site. See References.
References:
- C5 Enterprise Vulnerability Management (C5 EVM) Web site: Secure Elements - Compliance and Vulnerability Management Overview.
- BID-18191: Secure Elements Class 5 AVR Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-2707: Secure Elements Class 5 AVR server (aka C5 EVM) before 2.8.1 does not validate the peer certificate when obtaining an update, which could allow remote attackers to distribute malicious updates to clients.
- SA20378: Secure Elements Class 5 AVR Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1016184: C5 Enterprise Vulnerability Management Bugs Let Remote Users Access the System, Execute Arbitrary Code, Monitor Communications, and Deny Service
- US-CERT VU#207337: Secure Elements Class 5 AVR server fails to properly validate peer certificate when downloading updates
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2069: Secure Elements Class 5 AVR Multiple Remote Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Secure Elements C5 Enterprise Vulnerability Management prior to 2.8.1
Reported:
May 30, 2006
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net