CVE-2014-1409
Description
Authentication bypass vulnerability in MobileIron VSP and Sentry allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via an XML file with obfuscated passwords.
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Authentication bypass vulnerability in MobileIron VSP and Sentry allows attackers to gain unauthorized access via an XML file with obfuscated passwords.
Vulnerability
MobileIron VSP versions prior to 5.9.1 and Sentry versions prior to 5.0 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability due to an XML file containing obfuscated passwords [1]. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by obtaining the obfuscated passwords from the XML file and using them to authenticate without proper credentials [1]. No special network position or user interaction is required.
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to authentication bypass, potentially granting an attacker unauthorized access to the MobileIron management console and sensitive data [1].
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in MobileIron VSP 5.9.1 and later, and Sentry 5.0 and later [1]. Users should upgrade to these versions immediately. No workarounds are known.
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Affected products
2- Range: <5.9.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
3- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Apr/21mitrex_refsource_MISC
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92351mitrex_refsource_MISC
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2014-1409mitrex_refsource_MISC
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