3.3
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5812: Infoleak

First published: Wed Aug 24 2016(Updated: )

Moxa OnCell G3100V2 devices before 2.8 and G3111, G3151, G3211, and G3251 devices before 1.7 use cleartext password storage, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a configuration file.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Moxa Oncell G3001 Firmware<=1.6
Moxa Oncell G3111
Moxa Oncell G3151
Moxa Oncell G3211
Moxa Oncell G3251
Moxa Oncell G3100v2 Firmware<=2.7
Moxa OnCell G3100V2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5812?

    CVE-2016-5812 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper password storage.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5812?

    To fix CVE-2016-5812, upgrade the Moxa OnCell G3100V2 firmware to version 2.8 or above, or G3001 firmware to version 1.7 or above.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2016-5812?

    CVE-2016-5812 affects Moxa OnCell G3100V2 devices before firmware version 2.8 and OnCell G3001 devices before firmware version 1.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5812?

    CVE-2016-5812 is a vulnerability related to cleartext password storage, making sensitive information accessible.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2016-5812?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2016-5812 to obtain sensitive information by accessing a configuration file.

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