CVE-2013-4217: Low severity intel wimax network service vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2013
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Updated

InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/OSAL/Services/wimaxosalcryptservices.c seems to write unencrypted passwords to the log file.

Other sources

The OSALCryptSetEncryptedPassword function in InfraStack/OSDependent/Linux/OSAL/Services/wimaxosalcryptservices.c in the OSAL crypt module in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices logs a cleartext password during certain attempts to set a password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Intel WiMAX Network Service<=1.5.2
Intel WiMAX Network Service=1.5.0

Event History

Feb 14, 2013
Data Sourced
12:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4217?

CVE-2013-4217 is considered to have a medium severity due to the risk of exposing unencrypted passwords in log files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4217?

To fix CVE-2013-4217, you should update to a version of Intel WiMAX Network Service later than 1.5.2.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2013-4217?

CVE-2013-4217 affects Intel WiMAX Network Service versions 1.5.0 through 1.5.2.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2013-4217?

CVE-2013-4217 is a security vulnerability that involves logging unencrypted passwords, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

5

When was CVE-2013-4217 published?

CVE-2013-4217 was published in the year 2013.

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