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CVE-2004-2397

7.5 · HIGH

The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when importing a private key, stores the key and its passphrase in plaintext in a log file, which a…

Published Dec 31, 2004broadcomCWE-312EPSS 0.86%

Overview

CVE-2004-2397 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom bluecoat_security_gateway. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web-based Management Console in Blue Coat Security Gateway OS 3.0 through 3.1.3.13 and 3.2.1, when importing a private key, stores the key and its passphrase in plaintext in a log file, which allows attackers to steal digital certificates.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update bluecoat_security_gateway to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
broadcombluecoat_security_gateway3.0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/11627Refwww.bluecoat.com/support/knowledge/advisory_private_key_compromise.htmlRefwww.osvdb.org/6218Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/10371Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16182Refsecunia.com/advisories/11627Refwww.bluecoat.com/support/knowledge/advisory_private_key_compromise.htmlRefwww.osvdb.org/6218Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/10371Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16182

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2397?

CVE-2004-2397 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom bluecoat_security_gateway. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-2397?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2397?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update bluecoat_security_gateway to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2397?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-2397 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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