CVE-2015-0962

Name: CVE-2015-0962
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-05-25T22:59:04.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0962 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Barracuda Web Filter 7.x and 8.x before 8.1.0.005, when SSL Inspection is enabled, uses the same root Certification Authority certificate across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against SSL sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Barracuda Web Filter 7.x and 8.x before 8.1.0.005, when SSL Inspection is enabled, uses the same root Certification Authority certificate across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against SSL sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-18

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Barracuda	Web Filter	7.0
Barracuda	Web Filter	7.0.1
Barracuda	Web Filter	7.1.0
Barracuda	Web Filter	8.0
Barracuda	Web Filter	8.0.002
Barracuda	Web Filter	8.0.003

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/534407Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://blog.barracuda.com/2015/04/28/barracuda-delivers-updated-ssl-inspection-feature/Vendor Advisory
https://techlib.barracuda.com/BWF/UpdateSSLCertsVendor Advisory
https://www.barracuda.com/support/techalertsVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/534407Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://blog.barracuda.com/2015/04/28/barracuda-delivers-updated-ssl-inspection-feature/Vendor Advisory
https://techlib.barracuda.com/BWF/UpdateSSLCertsVendor Advisory
https://www.barracuda.com/support/techalertsVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0962?

How severe is CVE-2015-0962?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0962 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0962?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST