CVE-2019-17393 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the communication process between the Customer's Tomedo Server in Version 1.7.3 and the Vendor Tomedo Server, potentially exposing sensitive information due to weak encryption mechanisms.

Understanding CVE-2019-17393

This CVE highlights a security issue where the communication between the Customer's Tomedo Server and the Vendor Tomedo Server is susceptible to interception due to the use of unencrypted HTTP connections and basic authentication.

What is CVE-2019-17393?

The vulnerability allows unauthorized individuals to intercept and view exchanged information between the servers, including sensitive credentials transmitted in base64-encoded format.

The Impact of CVE-2019-17393

The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it compromises the confidentiality of data exchanged between the servers, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-17393

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The Customer's Tomedo Server in Version 1.7.3 communicates with the Vendor Tomedo Server over an unencrypted HTTP connection, making the data exchange vulnerable to interception.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 1.7.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Weak encryption: Communication occurs over unencrypted HTTP, allowing unauthorized access to intercept data.
Basic authentication: Relies on basic authentication, enabling easy decoding of intercepted credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement secure communication protocols such as HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
Avoid using basic authentication methods for sensitive information exchange.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch server software to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security audits to identify and mitigate potential weaknesses in communication protocols.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by the vendor to secure the communication between the Customer's and Vendor's Tomedo Servers.