Vulnerability Description
An Unprotected Transport of Credentials issue was discovered in ABB Ellipse 8.3 through Ellipse 8.9 released prior to December 2017 (including Ellipse Select). A vulnerability exists in the authentication of Ellipse to LDAP/AD using the LDAP protocol. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sniffing local network traffic, allowing the discovery of authentication credentials.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachienergy | Ellipse | >= 8.3.0, <= 8.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-353-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-353-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16731?
CVE-2017-16731 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An Unprotected Transport of Credentials issue was discovered in ABB Ellipse 8.3 through Ellipse 8.9 released prior to December 2017 (including Ellipse Select). A vulnerability exists in the authentica...
How severe is CVE-2017-16731?
CVE-2017-16731 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16731?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hitachienergy Ellipse.