Webroot SecureAnywhere Mobile Protection - MITM SSL Certificate Vulnerability
Overview
"Webroot SecureAnywhere Business – Mobile Protection provides essential security for iPhones and iPads and includes lost device protection that allows administrators to remotely locate the device, make the device scream and lock or wipe the device if it’s misplaced or stolen. The Webroot mobile device security console provides central management and inventory controls to IT professionals securing their mobile workforce."
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mobile-protection/id565693635)
Issue
The Webroot SecureAnywhere Business – Mobile Protection iOS application (version 1.10.316 and below) does not validate the SSL certificate it receives when connecting to a secure site.
Impact
An attacker who can perform a man in the middle attack may present a bogus SSL certificate which the application will accept silently.
Usernames, passwords and sensitive information could be captured by an attacker without the user's knowledge.
Timeline
August 2, 2015 - Notified Webroot via security@webroot.com & secure@webroot.com
August 3, 2015 - Webroot responded saying that the 'limitation' would be addressed in an upcoming version
August 3, 2015 - Asked Webroot for a timeline to provide an updated version
August 31, 2015 - Webroot released version 1.11 which resolves this vulnerability
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.11 or later
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