Vulnerability Description
The Auto-Maskin DCU 210E firmware contains an undocumented Dropbear SSH server, v2015.55, configured to listen on Port 22 while the DCU is running. The Dropbear server is configured with a hard-coded user name and password combination of root / amroot. The server is configured to use password only authentication not cryptographic keys, however the firmware image contains an RSA host-key for the server. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain root access to the Angstrom Linux operating system and modify any binaries or configuration files in the firmware. Affected releases are Auto-Maskin DCU-210E RP-210E: Versions prior to 3.7 on ARMv7.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-Maskin | Dcu-210E Firmware | < 3.7 |
| Auto-Maskin | Dcu-210E | - |
| Auto-Maskin | Rp-210E Firmware | < 3.7 |
| Auto-Maskin | Rp-210E | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176301Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-051-04
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/176301Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-051-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5399?
CVE-2018-5399 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.4 (CRITICAL). The Auto-Maskin DCU 210E firmware contains an undocumented Dropbear SSH server, v2015.55, configured to listen on Port 22 while the DCU is running. The Dropbear server is configured with a hard-coded ...
How severe is CVE-2018-5399?
CVE-2018-5399 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.4/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5399?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Auto-Maskin Dcu-210E Firmware, Auto-Maskin Dcu-210E, Auto-Maskin Rp-210E Firmware, Auto-Maskin Rp-210E.