VDB-96905 · CVE-2016-9348 · BID 85965

Moxa NPort Config File Password credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Moxa NPort. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Config File. The manipulation leads to credentials management (Password). This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-9348. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Moxa NPort (Automation Software) (the affected version is unknown). This issue affects an unknown code of the component Config File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability (Password). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-255. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Moxa NPort 5110 versions prior to 2.6, NPort 5130/5150 Series versions prior to 3.6, NPort 5200 Series versions prior to 2.8, NPort 5400 Series versions prior to 3.11, NPort 5600 Series versions prior to 3.7, NPort 5100A Series & NPort P5150A versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5200A Series versions prior to 1.3, NPort 5150AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5250AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5450AI-M12 Series versions prior to 1.2, NPort 5600-8-DT Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 5600-8-DTL Series versions prior to 2.4, NPort 6x50 Series versions prior to 1.13.11, NPort IA5450A versions prior to v1.4. A configuration file contains parameters that represent passwords in plaintext.

The bug was discovered 12/01/2016. The weakness was published 02/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-9348 since 11/16/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1552 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 74 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 85965†). Similar entries are available at VDB-96914, VDB-96916, VDB-96918 and VDB-96919. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Credentials management / Password
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 800798
OpenVAS Name: Moxa NPort Devices Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/08/2016 🔍
11/16/2016 +222 days 🔍
12/01/2016 +15 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +74 days 🔍
02/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/14/2022 +2099 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: moxa.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9348 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9348
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96905
SecurityFocus: 85965 - Multiple Moxa NPort Products ICSA-16-336-02 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:14
Updated: 11/14/2022 08:43
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:14 (50), 12/29/2019 10:53 (10), 11/14/2022 08:43 (13)
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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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