#VU96272 Insecure Default Initialization of Resource in Hardware solutions


Published: 2024-08-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96272

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6788

CWE-ID: CWE-1188

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CHARX SEC-3000
Hardware solutions / Firmware
CHARX SEC-3050
Hardware solutions / Firmware
CHARX SEC-3100
Hardware solutions / Firmware
CHARX SEC-3150
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure default initialization of resource. A remote attacker can use the firmware update feature on the LAN interface of the device to reset the password.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-022


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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