#VU96629 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in IDEC Corporation Hardware solutions


Published: 2024-08-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96629

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41927

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FC6A Series MICROSmart All-in-One CPU module
Hardware solutions / Firmware
FC6B Series MICROSmart All-in-One CPU module
Hardware solutions / Firmware
FC6A Series MICROSmart Plus CPU module
Hardware solutions / Firmware
FC6B Series MICROSmart Plus CPU module
Hardware solutions / Firmware
FT1A Series SmartAXIS Pro/Lite
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: IDEC Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. An attacker with physical access can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FC6A Series MICROSmart All-in-One CPU module: 2.60

FC6B Series MICROSmart All-in-One CPU module: 2.60

FC6A Series MICROSmart Plus CPU module: 2.40

FC6B Series MICROSmart Plus CPU module: 2.60

FT1A Series SmartAXIS Pro/Lite: 2.41


External links
http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU96959731/index.html
http://us.idec.com/media/24-RD-0256-EN.pdf


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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