What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-4171?

CVE-2015-4171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-4171?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2015-4171. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Strongswan Vpn Client CVE-2015-4171

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2015-06-10 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Strongswan Vpn Client Ubuntu Linux Debian Linux Strongswan

2.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.6 LOW

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 10, 2015 - 18:59 cve.org

LOW 2.6

DescriptionCVE.org

strongSwan 4.3.0 through 5.x before 5.3.2 and strongSwan VPN Client before 1.4.6, when using EAP or pre-shared keys for authenticating an IKEv2 connection, does not enforce server authentication restrictions until the entire authentication process is complete, which allows remote servers to obtain credentials by using a valid certificate and then reading the responses.

AnalysisAI

strongSwan 4.3.0 through 5.x before 5.3.2 and strongSwan VPN Client before 1.4.6, when using EAP or pre-shared keys for authenticating an IKEv2 connection, does not enforce server authentication. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. strongSwan 4.3.0 through 5.x before 5.3.2 and strongSwan VPN Client before 1.4.6, when using EAP or pre-shared keys for authenticating an IKEv2 connection, does not enforce server authentication restrictions until the entire authentication process is complete, which allows remote servers to obtain credentials by using a valid certificate and then reading the responses. Affected products include: Strongswan Strongswan Vpn Client, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Strongswan. Version information: through 5..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.