CVE-2021-27899 (GCVE-0-2021-27899)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-06 20:48 – Updated: 2024-08-03 21:33
VLAI
EPSS
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Summary
The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Agents (formerly ObserveIT Agent) for MacOS and Linux perform improper validation of the ITM Server's certificate, which enables a remote attacker to intercept and alter these communications using a man-in-the-middle attack. All versions before 7.11.1 are affected. Agents for Windows and Cloud are not affected.
Severity
7.4 (High)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
1 reference
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|---|---|
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Date Public
2021-04-06 00:00
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