Microsoft Windows up to Vista Secure Channel FREAK cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows up to Vista. This affects an unknown part of the component Secure Channel. The manipulation results in cryptographic issue (FREAK). This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-1637. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. This vulnerability has historical importance owing to its background and reception. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft Windows up to Vista (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component Secure Channel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability (FREAK). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-310. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was presented 03/05/2015 with Microsoft as MS15-031 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is available at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1637 since 02/17/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/30/2024). This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

The exploit is shared for download at smacktls.com. It is declared as functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81745 (MS15-031: Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Security Feature Bypass (3046049) (FREAK)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91025 (Microsoft Schannel Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (MS15-031) (FREAK)).

Applying the patch MS15-031 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (101341), Tenable (81745), SecurityFocus (BID 72965†), SecurityTracker (ID 1031833†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48896†). Further details are available at technet.microsoft.com. See VDB-73926 and VDB-73927 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Name: FREAK
Class: Cryptographic issue / FREAK
CWE: CWE-310
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Access: Public
Status: Functional
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Nessus ID: 81745
Nessus Name: MS15-031: Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Security Feature Bypass (3046049) (FREAK)
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Patch: MS15-031
Suricata ID: 2020630
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS15-031
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1637 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1637
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69258

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X-Force: 101341 - Microsoft Secure Channel security bypass
SecurityFocus: 72965 - Microsoft Secure Channel CVE-2015-1637 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1031833 - Windows Schannel TLS Export Cipher Bug Lets Remote Users Downgrade Session Security
Vulnerability Center: 48896 - [MS15-031] Microsoft Windows Remote Security Bypass via a man-in-the-middle Attack Related to Freak Attack, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/06/2015 09:55
Updated: 11/30/2024 12:09
Changes: 03/06/2015 09:55 (82), 04/07/2017 14:52 (12), 03/11/2022 01:59 (3), 03/11/2022 02:07 (1), 11/30/2024 12:09 (16)
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