VDB-126616 · CVE-2018-17612 · BID 106045

Sennheiser HeadSetup 7.3.4903 Certificates SennComCCKey.pem Key certificate validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sennheiser HeadSetup 7.3.4903. The affected element is an unknown function of the file SennComCCKey.pem of the component Certificates. Executing a manipulation can lead to certificate validation (Key). This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-17612. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sennheiser HeadSetup 7.3.4903 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file SennComCCKey.pem of the component Certificates. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a certificate validation vulnerability (Key). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-295. The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Sennheiser HeadSetup 7.3.4903 places Certification Authority (CA) certificates into the Trusted Root CA store of the local system, and publishes the private key in the SennComCCKey.pem file within the public software distribution, which allows remote attackers to spoof arbitrary web sites or software publishers for several years, even if the HeadSetup product is uninstalled. NOTE: a vulnerability-assessment approach must check all Windows systems for CA certificates with a CN of 127.0.0.1 or SennComRootCA, and determine whether those certificates are unwanted.

The bug was discovered 10/31/2018. The weakness was released 11/09/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-17612 since 09/28/2018. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1587.003.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 9 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371343 (Sennheiser HeadSetup Spoofing Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 106045†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Key
Class: Certificate validation / Key
CWE: CWE-295 / CWE-287
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/28/2018 🔍
10/31/2018 +33 days 🔍
11/09/2018 +9 days 🔍
11/09/2018 +0 days 🔍
11/10/2018 +1 days 🔍
11/27/2018 +17 days 🔍
04/11/2020 +501 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17612 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17612
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-126616
SecurityFocus: 106045 - Sennheiser HeadSetup CVE-2018-17612 Spoofing Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 11/10/2018 08:01
Updated: 04/11/2020 11:24
Changes: 11/10/2018 08:01 (64), 04/11/2020 11:24 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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