New software application to protect computers against SSL Certificate Null Byte Poisoning vulnerability
October 31st, 2009
{SonicWALL, Inc~{The firm}~SonicWall~Sonic}~SoniWall~{The firm}~SonicWall~Sonic}., a key provider of infrastructure security, has introduced a tool to beat the threat poised by this vulnerability through its new application software. Users of the SonicWall Internet security’s Unified Threat Management Firewall technology, which protects against viruses, Trojans, worms and other threats and vulnerabilities, automatically receive updated signatures designed to repel security threats.
Various browser and non-browser based SSL implementations will be vulnerable for hijacking as your computer is incapable of defending itself from attacks. An attacker will obtain null byte stuffed certificate to resemble the origin of the content, making your computer vulnerable to attacks because your system cannot distinguish if the machine is under attack from third party source.
Your computer is also vulnerable to attacks from other viruses, including trohans and malwares as the attacker can exploit your computer’s weakness aside from compromised SSL session.
The BlackHat security first publicized the problem during the July 29-30, 2009 security conference held in Las Vegas. On July 31, 2009, users of SonicWALL internet security’s Unified Threat Management technology received updated signatures designed to protect against this threat. SonicWALL has issued the following IPS signature
SonicWALL has developed unique technologies to deliver zero day gateway anti-virus, anti-spyware and intrusion prevention signatures to its subscribers on a continual basis, allowing them to defend against new and existing Internet attacks and exploits such as phishing, viruses, DHA or DoS attacks and more. Customers with a current subscription to SonicWALL’s gateway threat prevention services are not affected by this vulnerability.
SoniWall~{The firm}~SonicWall~Sonic}. our competent staff are committed to ensure that your network is security from any attacks by providing you simple and cost effective solutions. With over one million award-winning appliances shipped through its global network of ten thousand channel partners, SonicWALL Internet security provides end-to-end solutions including Firewalls, SSL VPN’s, Email Security and Continuoinous Data Protection that collectively ensure robust, secure network protection.
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