CVE-2017-13698: High severity moxa eds-g512e firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered on MOXA EDS-G512E 5.1 build 16072215 devices. An attacker could extract public and private keys from the firmware image available on the MOXA website and could use them against a production switch that has the default keys embedded.

Affected Software

2 affected components
MOXA Eds-g512e Firmware=5.1
MOXA EDS-G512E

Event History

Nov 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13698?

CVE-2017-13698 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential exposure of private keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-13698?

To fix CVE-2017-13698, update the MOXA EDS-G512E firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2017-13698?

Exploiting CVE-2017-13698 allows attackers to extract sensitive keys, thereby compromising the security of the device.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-13698?

CVE-2017-13698 specifically affects MOXA EDS-G512E devices running firmware version 5.1.

5

Can CVE-2017-13698 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker could exploit CVE-2017-13698 remotely by accessing the firmware image from the MOXA website.

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