Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 Telnet Server hard-coded credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Telnet Server. Executing a manipulation can lead to hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-6617. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Telnet Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a hard-coded credentials vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-798. The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.

The bug was discovered 11/05/2014. The weakness was published 03/09/2018 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6617 since 09/18/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1110.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1220 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 70927†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
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Class: Hard-coded credentials
CWE: CWE-798 / CWE-259 / CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

09/18/2014 🔍
11/05/2014 +48 days 🔍
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03/09/2018 +1220 days 🔍
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03/10/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/17/2023 +1805 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 128976
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-6617 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6617
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114250
X-Force: 98512
SecurityFocus: 70927 - softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS CVE-2014-6617 Backdoor Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2018 15:25
Updated: 02/17/2023 17:24
Changes: 03/10/2018 15:25 (60), 01/11/2020 17:06 (3), 02/17/2023 17:16 (4), 02/17/2023 17:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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