Improper Certificate Validation in Synology Router Manager Affects OpenVPN Client
CVE-2020-27649
8.3HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Synology
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 29 October 2020
What is CVE-2020-27649?
The OpenVPN client in Synology Router Manager is susceptible to an improper certificate validation vulnerability. This flaw allows man-in-the-middle attackers to exploit the improper verification process, enabling them to spoof legitimate servers. By presenting a specially crafted certificate, attackers can intercept and gain access to sensitive information transmitted between clients and the server, potentially leading to data leaks and compromised security protocols.

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Affected Version(s)
Synology Router Manager (SRM) < 1.2.4-8081
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved