CVE-2014-6617 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Industrial.Softing	Fg-100 Pb Profibus Firmware	fg-x00-pb_v2.02.0.00
Industrial.Softing	Fg-100 Pb Profibus	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128976/Softing-FG-100-PB-Hardcoded-BackdoorExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533902/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70927Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98512Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Datein/Research/Advisories/CSNC-2014-ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128976/Softing-FG-100-PB-Hardcoded-BackdoorExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533902/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70927Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98512Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Datein/Research/Advisories/CSNC-2014-ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-6617?

CVE-2014-6617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Softing FG-100 PB PROFIBUS firmware version FG-x00-PB_V2.02.0.00 contains a hardcoded password for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via a TELNET session.

How severe is CVE-2014-6617?

CVE-2014-6617 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6617?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Industrial.Softing Fg-100 Pb Profibus Firmware, Industrial.Softing Fg-100 Pb Profibus.