Learn about CVE-2017-2913 affecting Circle with Disney. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps for this SSL certificate vulnerability.
Circle with Disney filtering feature vulnerability allows SSL certificate exploitation.
Understanding CVE-2017-2913
Circle with Disney's filtering feature vulnerability exposes a security flaw that can be exploited through SSL certificate manipulation.
What is CVE-2017-2913?
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Circle with Disney's filtering feature, where the Bluecoat library can accept a different SSL certificate than intended, leading to potential exploitation by malicious actors.
The Impact of CVE-2017-2913
The vulnerability poses a high risk with a CVSS base score of 8.1, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-2913
Circle Media's product, Circle, firmware version 2.0.1 is affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw allows attackers to exploit SSL certificates for specific domain names, tricking the Bluecoat library into accepting unauthorized certificates, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate action and long-term security practices are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-2913.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates