X.509 Certificate Verification Flaw in IBM Security AppScan Standard
CVE-2014-8918

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Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Appscan
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 February 2015

What is CVE-2014-8918?

IBM Security AppScan Standard versions 8.x and 9.x prior to 9.0.1.1 FP1 possess a serious security flaw where X.509 certificate verification is not properly executed. This insufficient verification allows man-in-the-middle attackers to exploit the vulnerability by impersonating legitimate SSL servers through the use of crafted certificates. As a result, sensitive information could be intercepted, putting users at significant risk.

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References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99304
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21695170
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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