#VU96483 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Outpost 0810 and Outpost Uploader Utility - CVE-2024-42418

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96483

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42418

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Outpost 0810
Other software / Other software solutions
Outpost Uploader Utility
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Avtec

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of hard-coded cryptographic key. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Outpost 0810: before 5.0.0

Outpost Uploader Utility: before 5.0.0

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-235-04

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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.