CVE-2018-16499 Weak cryptography in Versa VOS
Attackers can intercept user communications via man-in-the-middle attacks due to weak SSH encryption protocols in Versa VOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-16499?
CVE-2018-16499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Versa VOS, published on 26 May 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In VOS compromised, an attacker at network endpoints can possibly view communications between an unsuspecting user and the service using man-in-the-middle attacks. Usage of unapproved SSH encryption protocols or cipher suites also violates the Data Protection TSR (Technical Security Requirements).
Weakness: CWE-326
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Versa-Networks Versa Operating System.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16499 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-16499 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16499 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Versa VOS
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88vg-7c8f-h3pr.