Cisco IronPort Desktop Flag Plug-in Remote Information Disclosure Issue
Threat Type:
Unintended Weakness: Information Disclosure
IntelliShield ID:
20474
Version:
1
First Published:
2010 May 11 16:27 GMT
Last Published:
2010 May 11 16:27 GMT
Port:
Not Available
CVE:
CVE-2010-1568
Urgency:
Unlikely Use
Credibility:
Confirmed
Severity:
Harrassment
Version Summary:
Cisco IronPort Desktop Flag Plug-in contains an issue that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. A workaround is available.
Description
Cisco IronPort Desktop Flag Plug-in versions 6.2.4.3 up to but not including 6.5.0-006 contain an issue that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
The issue exists when a user attempts to send multiple e-mail messages by using the "Send Secure" button. In this case, only the first message that is sent will be encrypted. As a result, an unauthenticated remote attacker who is able to intercept the remaining messages could read sensitive information that the user assumes is secure.
Cisco has confirmed this issue and provided a workaround, but updated software is not available.
Patches/Software
Cisco has released a security advisory for Cisco IronPort bug 65623 at the following link: cisco-sr-20100511-ironport. Software updates are not currently available.
Impact
An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information.
Safeguards
Administrators are advised to contact the vendor regarding future updates and releases.
Users are advised to ensure that only one email composition window is open when they are using the "Send Secure" button.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.
Primary Products:
Cisco
Cisco IronPort Desktop Flag Plug-in
6.2.4.3 Base | 6.3.0 Base | 6.5.0 Base | 6.5.0-006 Base
Associated Products:
N/A
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