CVE-2015-2078
CVE-2015-2078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Komodia Redirector Sdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Komodia Redirector Sdk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The SDK for Komodia Redirector with SSL Digestor, as used in Lavasoft Ad-Aware Web Companion 1.1.885.1766 and Ad-Aware AdBlocker (alpha) 1.3.69.1, Qustodio for Windows, Atom Security, Inc. StaffCop 5.8, and other products, does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2077.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2078?
- The SDK for Komodia Redirector with SSL Digestor, as used in Lavasoft Ad-Aware Web Companion 1.1.885.1766 and Ad-Aware AdBlocker (alpha) 1.3.69.1, Qustodio for Windows, Atom Security, Inc. StaffCop 5.8, and other products, does not properly verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-2077.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2078?
- CVE-2015-2078 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-2078 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2078?
- CVE-2015-2078 affects Komodia Redirector Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2078?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-2078 published?
- CVE-2015-2078 was published on 2015-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://blog.erratasec.com/2015/02/extracting-superfish-certificate.html#.VOq6Yfn8Fp4
- http://blog.erratasec.com/2015/02/some-notes-on-superfish.html#.VOq6Yvn8Fp4
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/529496
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031779
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA15-051A.html
- https://blog.filippo.io/komodia-superfish-ssl-validation-is-broken/
- https://www.facebook.com/notes/protect-the-graph/windows-ssl-interception-gone-wild/1570074729899339
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:komodia:redirector_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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