#VU92209 Improper Authentication in DSE855 - CVE-2024-5952

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92209

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5952

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DSE855
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Deep Sea Electronics

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests within the web-based UI. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

DSE855: All versions

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External links
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-676/

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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