First published: Sat Jan 17 2015(Updated: )
GE Multilink ML800, ML1200, ML1600, and ML2400 switches with firmware 4.2.1 and earlier and Multilink ML810, ML3000, and ML3100 switches with firmware 5.2.0 and earlier use the same RSA private key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the cleartext content of network traffic by reading this key from a firmware image and then sniffing the network.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
GE Multilink ML3100 Firmware | <=5.2.0 | |
Netgenius Multilink | ||
GE Multilink ML3000 | <=5.2.0 | |
Netgenius Multilink | ||
Ge Multilink ML810 Firmware | <=5.2.0 | |
Ge Multilink ML810 Firmware | ||
GE Multilink ML1600 Firmware | <=4.2.1 | |
Netgenius Multilink | ||
Ge Multilink ML800 Firmware | <=4.2.1 | |
Ge Multilink ML800 Firmware | ||
GE Multilink ML2400 | <=4.2.1 | |
Netgenius Multilink | ||
GE Multilink ML1200 Firmware | <=4.2.1 | |
Netgenius Multilink |
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CVE-2014-5419 has a medium severity rating due to the use of the same RSA private key across multiple installations, potentially allowing unauthorized access.
To fix CVE-2014-5419, update the firmware of the affected GE Multilink devices to the latest version that does not use the shared RSA private key.
CVE-2014-5419 affects GE Multilink ML800, ML1200, ML1600, ML2400 switches with firmware 4.2.1 or earlier, and ML810, ML3000, ML3100 switches with firmware 5.2.0 or earlier.
CVE-2014-5419 may allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over affected devices, compromising network security.
CVE-2014-5419 was disclosed in 2014, highlighting a critical issue with the cryptographic practices used in various GE Multilink switches.