CVE-2018-16499
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CVE-2018-16499 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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).. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Versa-Networks | Versa Operating System | All versions |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1168196Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1168196Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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