"This server is vulnerable to a SWEET32 attack. Make sure the weak ciphers (DES and 3DES) are disabled on the server and use AES."
The Sweet32 Birthday attack, affects the triple-DES cipher. Although the OpenSSL team rated the triple-DES vulnerability as low, they stated “triple-DES should now be considered as ‘bad’ as RC4.” DigiCert security experts as well as other security pros recommend disabling any triple-DES cipher on your servers.
The DES ciphers (and triple-DES) only have a 64-bit block size. This enables an attacker to run JavaScript in a browser and send large amounts of traffic during the same TLS connection, creating a collision. With this collision, the attacker is able to retrieve information from a session cookie.
The triple-DES cipher is supported by a vast majority of HTTPS servers and all major web browsers—around 600 of the most-visited websites. Fortunately, most browsers opt to use AES rather than triple-DES when making an HTTPS connection.
Use one of these solutions:
DigiCert is the world's leading provider of scalable TLS/SSL, IoT and PKI solutions for identity and encryption. The most innovative companies, including 89% of the Fortune 500 and 97 of the 100 top global banks, choose DigiCert for its expertise in identity and encryption for web servers and Internet of Things devices. DigiCert supports TLS and other digital certificates for PKI deployments at any scale through its certificate lifecycle management solution, CertCentral®. The company is recognized for its enterprise-grade certificate management platform, fast and knowledgeable customer support, and market-leading security solutions. For the latest DigiCert news and updates, visit digicert.com or follow @digicert.
©2020 DigiCert, Inc. All rights reserved. DigiCert, its logo and CertCentral are registered trademarks of DigiCert, Inc. Norton and the Checkmark Logo are trademarks of NortonLifeLock Inc. used under license. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyze your use of our products and services, assist with our promotional and marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. Read our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy to learn more.