Vulnerability Description
Siemens RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.12, ROX I OS through 1.14.5, ROX II OS through 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS through 4.2.1.4621.22 use hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communication, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and decrypt network traffic by leveraging the availability of these keys within ROS files at all customer installations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Ros | <= 3.11.0 |
| Siemens | Rox I Os | <= 1.14.5 |
| Siemens | Rox Ii Os | <= 2.3.0 |
| Siemens | Ruggedmax Os | <= 4.2.1.4621.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-354-01A
- http://www.ruggedcom.com/productbulletin/ros-security-page/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-354-01.pdfUS Government Resource
- https://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_seVendor Advisory
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-354-01A
- http://www.ruggedcom.com/productbulletin/ros-security-page/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-354-01.pdfUS Government Resource
- https://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_seVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4698?
CVE-2012-4698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Siemens RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.12, ROX I OS through 1.14.5, ROX II OS through 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS through 4.2.1.4621.22 use hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communi...
How severe is CVE-2012-4698?
CVE-2012-4698 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Ros, Siemens Rox I Os, Siemens Rox Ii Os, Siemens Ruggedmax Os.