VDB-89482 · CVE-2016-5804 · BID 91777

Moxa MGate MB3270 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Moxa MGate MB3180, MGate MB3280, MGate MB3480, MGate MB3170 and MGate MB3270. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-5804. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Moxa MGate MB3180, MGate MB3280, MGate MB3480, MGate MB3170 and MGate MB3270 (Automation Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Moxa MGate MB3180 before 1.8, MGate MB3280 before 2.7, MGate MB3480 before 2.6, MGate MB3170 before 2.5, and MGate MB3270 before 2.7 use weak encryption, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a brute-force series of guesses for a parameter value.

The weakness was disclosed 07/15/2016 by Maxim Rupp (Website). The advisory is available at ics-cert.us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5804 since 06/23/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/27/2019).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 91777†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 800798
OpenVAS Name: Moxa MGate Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/23/2016 🔍
07/14/2016 +21 days 🔍
07/15/2016 +1 days 🔍
07/15/2016 +0 days 🔍
07/16/2016 +1 days 🔍
02/27/2019 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: moxa.com

Advisory: ics-cert.us-cert.gov
Researcher: Maxim Rupp
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-5804 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-89482
SecurityFocus: 91777 - Moxa Multiple Products CVE-2016-5804 Brute Force Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2016 10:34
Updated: 02/27/2019 13:22
Changes: 07/16/2016 10:34 (51), 02/27/2019 13:22 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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