#VU54513 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in Bachmann electronic GmbH products - CVE-2020-16231


Vulnerability identifier: #VU54513

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16231

CWE-ID: CWE-916

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MX207
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MX213
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MX220
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MC206
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MC212
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MC220
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MH230
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MC205
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MC210
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MH212
Hardware solutions / Firmware
ME203
Hardware solutions / Firmware
CS200
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MP213
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MP226
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MPC240
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MPC265
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MPC270
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MPC293
Hardware solutions / Firmware
MPE270
Hardware solutions / Firmware
CPC210
Hardware solutions / Firmware
M-Base Operating System
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Bachmann electronic GmbH

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected M-Base Controllers use weak cryptography to protect device passwords. A remote administrator can gain access to the password hashes.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MX207: All versions

MX213: All versions

MX220: All versions

MC206: All versions

MC212: All versions

MC220: All versions

MH230: All versions

MC205: All versions

MC210: All versions

MH212: All versions

ME203: All versions

CS200: All versions

MP213: All versions

MP226: All versions

MPC240: All versions

MPC265: All versions

MPC270: All versions

MPC293: All versions

MPE270: All versions

CPC210: All versions

M-Base Operating System: 1.06.14


External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-026-01-0


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user 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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