CVE-2009-4463: Critical severity intellicom netbiter webscada ws200 vulnerability

Published Dec 30, 2009
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Updated

Intellicom NetBiter WebSCADA devices use default passwords for the HICP network configuration service, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify network settings and cause a denial of service. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when the administrator does not follow recommendations in the product's installation documentation. NOTE: this issue was originally reported to be hard-coded passwords, not default passwords.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.11.0
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.11.1
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.11.2
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.12.4
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.12.6
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.13.0-beta
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.13.1
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.13.2
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.20.0
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.30.0
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.30.1
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Firmware=3.30.2-b184
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Ws100
Intellicom Netbiter Webscada Ws200

Event History

Dec 30, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4463?

CVE-2009-4463 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit default passwords in Intellicom NetBiter WebSCADA devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4463?

To fix CVE-2009-4463, change the default passwords on Intellicom NetBiter WebSCADA devices immediately.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2009-4463?

CVE-2009-4463 affects multiple versions of Intellicom NetBiter WebSCADA firmware including versions 3.11.0 to 3.30.2.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2009-4463?

Attackers can remotely modify network settings or cause a denial of service in systems vulnerable to CVE-2009-4463.

5

Is CVE-2009-4463 exploitable without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2009-4463 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring any user interaction.

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