VDB-114121 · CVE-2018-5461 · BID 103340

Belden Hirschmann RS Web Interface inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Belden Hirschmann RS, RSR, RSB, MACH100, MACH1000, MACH4000, MS and OCTOPUS Classic. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Web Interface. This manipulation causes inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-5461. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Belden Hirschmann RS, RSR, RSB, MACH100, MACH1000, MACH4000, MS and OCTOPUS Classic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Web Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An Inadequate Encryption Strength issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann RS, RSR, RSB, MACH100, MACH1000, MACH4000, MS, and OCTOPUS Classic Platform Switches. An inadequate encryption strength vulnerability in the web interface has been identified, which may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information through a successful man-in-the-middle attack.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2018. The weakness was released 03/06/2018 by Amir with Positive Technologies (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-5461 since 01/12/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 103340†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-114122, VDB-114123, VDB-114124 and VDB-114125. 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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Remote: Yes

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01/12/2018 🔍
03/06/2018 +53 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Amir
Organization: Positive Technologies
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-5461 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-5461
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114121
SecurityFocus: 103340 - Multiple Belden Products Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2018 07:56
Updated: 01/10/2020 19:18
Changes: 03/07/2018 07:56 (57), 01/10/2020 19:18 (5)
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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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