Improper Communication Channel Restriction in Synology SSL VPN Client

CVE-2018-8929

Summary

The Synology SSL VPN Client is susceptible to an improper restriction of the communication channel vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to exploit this flaw. By crafting a specific payload, an attacker can execute man-in-the-middle attacks, intercepting and potentially modifying traffic between the user and intended endpoints. This poses significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information transmitted through the VPN.

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