MitM attack in python-scciclient



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-2996
CWE-ID CWE-295
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 python-scciclient
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor python-scciclient

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU70053

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2996

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not verify the server's certificate. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

python-scciclient: 0.0.1 - 0.11.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://opendev.org/x/python-scciclient/commit/274dca0344b65b4ac113d3271d21c17e970a636c
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00006.html


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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