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.

Exploit / POC

BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

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.

References

BullGuard Backup SSL Certificate Validation Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

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