Broken Authentication Protocol in tinc
Summary
CVE-2018-16738: tinc 1.0.30 through 1.0.34 has a broken authentication protocol, although there is a partial mitigation. This is fixed in 1.1. Affects tinc versions < 1.0.35-r0. Fixed in 1.0.35-r0. How to fix ↓
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Background
tinc is an open-source Virtual Private Network (VPN) daemon that uses tunneling and encryption to create secure private networks. It allows users to connect multiple networks together over the internet. The vulnerability, CVE-2018-16738, affects tinc versions 1.0.30 through 1.0.34. It is related to a broken authentication protocol, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
Vulnerability Detail
The broken authentication protocol in tinc allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the VPN network. This vulnerability can result in various security issues, including unauthorized data access, data tampering, and network compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.7, indicating a moderate severity level.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.0.35-r0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to update tinc to the latest version.
Conclusion
The broken authentication protocol vulnerability in tinc can have serious security implications. It is important to update tinc to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can reach out to DevNack.com.
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FAQ
tinc is an open-source VPN daemon that allows users to create secure private networks over the internet.
tinc versions 1.0.30 through 1.0.34 are affected by this vulnerability.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data tampering, and network compromise.
To fix this vulnerability, update tinc to version 1.1 or later.
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. Updating to the latest version is the recommended solution.
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