What is the severity of CVE-2014-2381?

CVE-2014-2381 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to its impact on sensitive information exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2381?

To fix CVE-2014-2381, upgrade to a version of Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server that uses stronger encryption.

What kind of encryption weakness does CVE-2014-2381 have?

CVE-2014-2381 involves weak encryption that can be exploited to access credential files.

Can local users exploit CVE-2014-2381?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2014-2381 to read sensitive information from the weakly encrypted credential file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-2381

low

2.1

CWE

326

28/8/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-2381: Weak Encryption

First published: Thu Aug 28 2014(Updated: )

Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server (WIS) Portal 4.0 SP1 through 5.5 uses weak encryption, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a credential file.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=4.0-sp1
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=4.0-sp1
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=4.5
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=5.0
Invensys Wonderware Information Server	=5.5

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Reference Links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-238-02

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2381?
CVE-2014-2381 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to its impact on sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2381?
To fix CVE-2014-2381, upgrade to a version of Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server that uses stronger encryption.
What kind of encryption weakness does CVE-2014-2381 have?
CVE-2014-2381 involves weak encryption that can be exploited to access credential files.
Which versions of Wonderware Information Server are affected by CVE-2014-2381?
CVE-2014-2381 affects Schneider Electric Wonderware Information Server versions 4.0 SP1 through 5.5.
Can local users exploit CVE-2014-2381?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2014-2381 to read sensitive information from the weakly encrypted credential file.

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