BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
BID:29418
Info
BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 29418 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | May 23 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 23 2008 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Heise Security |
| Vulnerable: |
BullGuard BullGuard Backup 8.0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
BullGuard Backup is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because the application fails to properly validate SSL certificates from a server.
Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks or impersonate trusted servers. This will aid in further attacks.
BullGuard Backup is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because the application fails to properly validate SSL certificates from a server.
Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks or impersonate trusted servers. This will aid in further attacks.
Exploit / POC
BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
To exploit this issue, attackers can use readily available tools.
To exploit this issue, attackers can use readily available tools.
Solution / Fix
BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor has released fixes, which are automatically distributed to customers. Please see the references for more information.
Solution:
The vendor has released fixes, which are automatically distributed to customers. Please see the references for more information.
References
BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Automatic patch released for vulnerability in BullGuard Backup (BullGuard)
- Some online backup services insecure (Heise Security)