VDB-109953 · CVE-2017-13699 · BID 106047

Moxa EDS-G512E 5.1 Build 16072215 Encryption Algorithm POST Parameter inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Moxa EDS-G512E 5.1 Build 16072215. This affects an unknown function of the component Encryption Algorithm. Performing a manipulation as part of POST Parameter results in inadequate encryption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-13699. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Moxa EDS-G512E 5.1 Build 16072215 (Automation Software). This affects an unknown code of the component Encryption Algorithm. The manipulation as part of a POST Parameter leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered on MOXA EDS-G512E 5.1 build 16072215 devices. The password encryption method can be retrieved from the firmware. This encryption method is based on a chall value that is sent in cleartext as a POST parameter. An attacker could reverse the password encryption algorithm to retrieve it.

The bug was discovered 12/01/2017. The weakness was presented 11/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at sentryo.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-13699 since 08/25/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 106047†). See VDB-109952 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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08/25/2017 🔍
11/23/2017 +90 days 🔍
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11/24/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/01/2017 +7 days 🔍
11/23/2018 +357 days 🔍
01/25/2021 +794 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: moxa.com

Advisory: sentryo.net
Researcher: Sentryo Security Labs.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-13699 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13699
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109953
SecurityFocus: 106047 - MOXA EDS-G512E CVE-2017-13699 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/24/2017 08:13
Updated: 01/25/2021 07:22
Changes: 11/24/2017 08:13 (59), 12/10/2019 15:29 (4), 01/25/2021 07:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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