CVE-2017-12709: Medium severity Westermo Mrd-305-din Firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2017
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Updated

A Use of Hard-Coded Credentials issue was discovered in MRD-305-DIN versions older than 1.7.5.0, and MRD-315, MRD-355, MRD-455 versions older than 1.7.5.0. The device utilizes hard-coded credentials, which could allow for unauthorized local low-privileged access to the device.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Westermo Mrd-305-din Firmware
Westermo MRD-305-DIN
Westermo Mrd-315-din Firmware
Westermo Mrd-315-din
Westermo Mrd-355-din Firmware
Westermo Mrd-355-din
Westermo Mrd-455-din Firmware
Westermo Mrd-455-din

Event History

Aug 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12709?

CVE-2017-12709 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the use of hard-coded credentials allowing unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-12709?

To fix CVE-2017-12709, update the affected Westermo devices to version 1.7.5.0 or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-12709?

CVE-2017-12709 affects MRD-305-DIN, MRD-315, MRD-355, and MRD-455 devices running firmware versions older than 1.7.5.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12709?

CVE-2017-12709 is a Use of Hard-Coded Credentials vulnerability.

5

Can exploiting CVE-2017-12709 lead to further attacks?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-12709 could lead to unauthorized local low-privileged access that may facilitate further attacks.

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