Executive Summary

Version 3.0.7 of the Securly Chrome Extension uses a weak key derivation method called EVP_BytesToKey with MD5 and only a single iteration for AES encryption.

MD5 is a cryptographic hash function that has been broken since 2004, meaning it is no longer secure.

Using MD5 with a single iteration provides no key stretching, which makes the encryption vulnerable to attacks that can recover the encryption key more easily.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to weakened encryption security in the Securly Chrome Extension.

Attackers may exploit the weak key derivation to recover encryption keys, potentially allowing them to decrypt sensitive data that was intended to be protected.

This could result in unauthorized access to confidential information or compromise of user privacy.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in version 3.0.7 of the Securly Chrome Extension involves the use of a weak key derivation method (EVP_BytesToKey with MD5 and a single iteration) for AES encryption. Since MD5 is a broken hash function and the single iteration provides no key stretching, this weak encryption approach could lead to compromised confidentiality of sensitive data.

Such weaknesses in encryption can impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require adequate protection of personal and sensitive data. Failure to use strong cryptographic methods may result in non-compliance due to insufficient data protection controls.

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Detection Guidance

The provided context and resources do not include specific detection methods or commands to identify this vulnerability on your network or system.

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Mitigation Strategies

The provided context and resources do not specify immediate mitigation steps for this vulnerability.

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