7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9353

First published: Mon Feb 13 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Advantech SUISAccess Server Version 3.0 and prior. The admin password is stored in the system and is encrypted with a static key hard-coded in the program. Attackers could reverse the admin account password for use.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech SUSIACCESS<=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9353?

    CVE-2016-9353 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to the admin account.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9353?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-9353, upgrade to Advantech SUISAccess Server version 3.1 or later where the issue is resolved.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9353?

    CVE-2016-9353 is classified as a credential exposure vulnerability due to the hard-coded static key used for password encryption.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-9353?

    Users of Advantech SUISAccess Server versions 3.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-9353.

  • What happens if I am impacted by CVE-2016-9353?

    If impacted by CVE-2016-9353, an attacker could potentially reverse-engineer the admin password, leading to unauthorized access.

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