CVE-2011-4859: Critical severity schneider electric quantum ethernet module 140noe77101 vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2011
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Updated

The Schneider Electric Quantum Ethernet Module, as used in the Quantum 140NOE771 and 140CPU65 modules, the Premium TSXETY and TSXP57 modules, the M340 BMXNOE01 and BMXP3420 modules, and the STB DIO STBNIC2212 and STBNIP2 modules, uses hardcoded passwords for the (1) AUTCSE, (2) AUTCSE, (3) fdrusers, (4) ftpuser, (5) loader, (6) nic2212, (7) nimrohs2212, (8) nip2212, (9) noe77111v500, (10) ntpupdate, (11) pcfactory, (12) sysdiag, (13) target, (14) test, (15) USER, and (16) webserver accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the (a) TELNET, (b) Windriver Debug, or (c) FTP port.

Affected Software

22 affected components
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77101<=4.9
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140cpu65260<=3.5
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140cpu65160<=3.5
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77100<=3.3
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140cpu65150<=3.5
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77100<=3.4
Schneider-electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77111<=5.0
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxp576634m<=3.5
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxp57163m<=4.9
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxety5103<=5.0
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxp572634m<=4.9
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxety4103<=5.0
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxp573634m<=4.9
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxp575634m<=3.5
Schneider-electric Premium Ethernet Module Tsxp574634m<=3.5
Schneider-electric M340 Ethernet Module Bmxnoe0100<=2.3
Schneider-electric M340 Ethernet Module Bmxp342020<=2.2
Schneider-electric M340 Ethernet Module Bmxp342030<=2.2
Schneider-electric M340 Ethernet Module Bmxnoe0110<=4.65
Schneider-electric Stb Dio Ethernet Module Stbnip2311<=3.01
Schneider-electric Stb Dio Ethernet Module Stbnip2212<=2.73
Schneider-electric Stb Dio Ethernet Module Stbnic2212<=2.10

Event History

Dec 17, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4859?

CVE-2011-4859 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to the use of hardcoded passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4859?

To fix CVE-2011-4859, update the affected Schneider Electric Quantum Ethernet Module to a version that does not use hardcoded passwords.

3

Which versions of Schneider Electric products are affected by CVE-2011-4859?

CVE-2011-4859 affects multiple Schneider Electric Quantum Ethernet Modules, including versions up to 4.9 for selected models.

4

What types of devices does CVE-2011-4859 impact?

CVE-2011-4859 impacts Ethernet modules in the Schneider Electric Quantum, Premium, and M340 series.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4859?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2011-4859; the recommended solution is to apply the appropriate software updates.

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