VDB-96921 · CVE-2016-9369 · BID 85965

Moxa Firmware Update improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Moxa. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Firmware Update Handler. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-9369. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Moxa (Automation Software) (version now known). This affects some unknown processing of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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. Firmware can be updated over the network without authentication, which may allow remote code execution.

The bug was discovered 12/01/2016. The weakness was released 02/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9369 since 11/16/2016. 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.

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†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-96905, VDB-96914, VDB-96916 and VDB-96918. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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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 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 🔍
06/03/2026 +3395 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-9369 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9369
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96921
SecurityFocus: 85965 - Multiple Moxa NPort Products ICSA-16-336-02 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2017 09:16
Updated: 06/03/2026 00:49
Changes: 02/14/2017 09:16 (62), 12/29/2019 11:33 (4), 06/03/2026 00:49 (31)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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