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CVE-2018-5762

5.9 · MEDIUM

The TLS implementation in the TCP/IP networking module in Unisys ClearPath MCP systems with TCP-IP-SW 58.1 before 58.160, 59.1 before 059.1a.17 (IC #17), and 60.0 before 60.044 might allow remote a…

Published Feb 26, 2018EPSS 1.03%

Overview

CVE-2018-5762 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The TLS implementation in the TCP/IP networking module in Unisys ClearPath MCP systems with TCP-IP-SW 58.1 before 58.160, 59.1 before 059.1a.17 (IC #17), and 60.0 before 60.044 might allow remote attackers to decrypt TLS ciphertext data by leveraging a Bleichenbacher RSA padding oracle, aka a ROBOT 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5762?

CVE-2018-5762 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 26, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-5762?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-5762?

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.

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