#VU66737 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in DIALink - CVE-2022-2660

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66737

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2660

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DIALink
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product has a hardcoded cryptographic key. A remote attacker can decrypt sensitive data and compromise the machine.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DIALink: 1.4.0.0

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-235-02
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1166/

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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.