CVE-2020-35138 : Security Advisory and Response

MobileIron agents for Android and iOS through 2021-03-22 have a hardcoded encryption key, potentially exposing user credentials. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-35138

MobileIron agents for Android and iOS contain a hardcoded encryption key that could lead to credential exposure during the authentication process.

What is CVE-2020-35138?

The MobileIron agents have a hardcoded encryption key used for encrypting username/password submissions during authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2020-35138

The hardcoded key is located in the com/mobileiron/common/utils/C4928m.java file.
There is a potential risk of user credentials being exposed due to this vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-35138

MobileIron agents for Android and iOS have a critical security vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The hardcoded encryption key is used to encrypt user credentials during authentication.

Affected Systems and Versions

MobileIron agents through 2021-03-22 for Android and iOS are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially intercept and decrypt user credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-35138.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update MobileIron agents to the latest version that addresses the hardcoded encryption key issue.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities on the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement multi-factor authentication to enhance security.
Regularly review and update encryption protocols and keys.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by MobileIron promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.