Webmin Static SSL Key Vulnerability

BID:5936

Info

Webmin Static SSL Key Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 5936
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 08 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 08 2002 12:00AM
Credit: This issue was reported in the Webmin product changelog.
Vulnerable: Webmin Webmin 1.0 00
Webmin Webmin 0.990
Webmin Webmin 0.980
Webmin Webmin 0.970
Webmin Webmin 0.960
Webmin Webmin 0.950
Webmin Webmin 0.94
Webmin Webmin 0.93
Webmin Webmin 0.92
Webmin Webmin 0.91
Webmin Webmin 0.88
Webmin Webmin 0.85
- Caldera OpenLinux 2.4
- Caldera OpenLinux 2.4
- Caldera OpenLinux 2.3
- Caldera OpenLinux 2.3
- MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 1.0.1
- Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.2
- Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.2
- Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.1
- Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.1
Webmin Webmin 0.80
Webmin Webmin 0.79
Webmin Webmin 0.78
Webmin Webmin 0.77
Webmin Webmin 0.76
Webmin Webmin 0.51
Webmin Webmin 0.42
Webmin Webmin 0.41
Webmin Webmin 0.31
Webmin Webmin 0.22
Webmin Webmin 0.21
Not Vulnerable: Webmin Webmin 1.0 20

Discussion

Webmin Static SSL Key Vulnerability

Webmin ships with a built-in SSL key. This SSL key is the same for every installation of a vulnerable version of the software.

If SSL is enabled in the Webmin installation, this common key may be used by remote attackers to eavesdrop on or hijack Webmin sessions. This may lead to a complete compromise of the underlying system.

It may also be possible to decrypt traffic that is sent during the SSL session.

Exploit / POC

Webmin Static SSL Key Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Webmin Static SSL Key Vulnerability

Solution:
FreeBSD has released upgrades. Users are advised to upgrade their Ports
collection and reinstall the affected port.

Fixes are available:


Webmin Webmin 0.21

Webmin Webmin 0.22

Webmin Webmin 0.31

Webmin Webmin 0.41

Webmin Webmin 0.42

Webmin Webmin 0.51

Webmin Webmin 0.76

Webmin Webmin 0.77

Webmin Webmin 0.78

Webmin Webmin 0.79

Webmin Webmin 0.80

Webmin Webmin 0.85

Webmin Webmin 0.88

Webmin Webmin 0.91

Webmin Webmin 0.92

Webmin Webmin 0.93

Webmin Webmin 0.94

Webmin Webmin 0.950

Webmin Webmin 0.960

Webmin Webmin 0.970

Webmin Webmin 0.980

Webmin Webmin 0.990

Webmin Webmin 1.0 00

References

Webmin Static SSL Key Vulnerability

References:

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