SB2018100944 - Improper Authentication in tinc (Alpine package)



SB2018100944 - Improper Authentication in tinc (Alpine package)

Published: October 9, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018100944
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16737)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

tinc before 1.0.30 has a broken authentication protocol, without even a partial mitigation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.