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CVE-2018-15784

7.4 · HIGH

Dell Networking OS10 versions prior to 10.4.3.0 contain a vulnerability in the Phone Home feature which does not properly validate the server's certificate authority during TLS handshake.

Published Jan 18, 2019CWE-295EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2018-15784 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell Networking OS10 versions prior to 10.4.3.0 contain a vulnerability in the Phone Home feature which does not properly validate the server's certificate authority during TLS handshake. Use of an invalid or malicious certificate could potentially allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by using a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln315899/dsa-2019-001-dell-networking-os10-improper-certificate-validation-vulnerability?lang=enRefwww.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln315899/dsa-2019-001-dell-networking-os10-improper-certificate-validation-vulnerability?lang=en

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15784?

CVE-2018-15784 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-15784?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4, 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-2018-15784?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2018-15784?

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