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http://www.info-sec.ca/
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/
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
This drop occurred at the same time that companies who market and sell anti-malware and security software have been reporting that malicious applications are on the rise. Cell Phone Radiation Protection
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