CVE-2019-3981
First published: Tue Jan 14 2020(Updated: )
MikroTik Winbox 3.20 and below is vulnerable to man in the middle attacks. A man in the middle can downgrade the client's authentication protocol and recover the user's username and MD5 hashed password.
Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MikroTik RouterOS | <6.43 | |
| MikroTik Winbox | <3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-3981.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3981?
The severity of CVE-2019-3981 is medium with a severity value of 3.7.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-3981?
MikroTik RouterOS versions up to 6.43 and MikroTik Winbox versions up to 3.20 are affected by CVE-2019-3981.
How does CVE-2019-3981 work?
CVE-2019-3981 allows a man in the middle to downgrade the client's authentication protocol, enabling them to recover the user's username and MD5 hashed password.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-3981?
Yes, MikroTik has released security patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of MikroTik RouterOS and Winbox to mitigate CVE-2019-3981.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/mikrotik
- canonical/mikrotik routeros
- canonical/mikrotik winbox