Use of insufficiently random values in MPLAB Net



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-27636
CWE-ID CWE-330
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 MPLAB Net
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor Microchip Technology

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Use of insufficiently random values

EUVDB-ID: #VU50600

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27636

CWE-ID: CWE-330 - Use of Insufficiently Random Values

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the ISN generator relies on LCG, which is reversible from observed output streams. A remote attacker can interfere with traffic, spoof the connection and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MPLAB Net: 3.6.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.forescout.com/company/blog/numberjack-forescout-research-labs-finds-nine-isn-generation-vulnerabilities-affecting-tcpip-stacks/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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