OpenSSL < 1.0.2i Default Weak 64-bit Block Cipher (SWEET32)

high Nessus Plugin ID 93112

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Synopsis

The service running on the remote host uses a weak encryption block cipher by default.

Description

According to its banner, the version of OpenSSL running on the remote host is prior to 1.0.2i. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability, known as SWEET32, in the 3DES and Blowfish algorithms due to the use of weak 64-bit block ciphers by default. A man-in-the-middle attacker who has sufficient resources can exploit this vulnerability, via a 'birthday' attack, to detect a collision that leaks the XOR between the fixed secret and a known plaintext, allowing the disclosure of the secret text, such as secure HTTPS cookies, and possibly resulting in the hijacking of an authenticated session.

Solution

Upgrade to OpenSSL version 1.0.2i or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 93112

File Name: openssl_1_1_0.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: combined

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Web Servers

Published: 8/25/2016

Updated: 10/23/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.1

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-2183

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:openssl:openssl

Required KB Items: installed_sw/OpenSSL

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Patch Publication Date: 8/24/2016

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/24/2016

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2016-2183

BID: 92630

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