CVE-2019-7594: Metasys use of hardcoded RC2 key

Published Aug 20, 2019
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Updated

Metasys® ADS/ADX servers and NAE/NIE/NCE engines prior to 9.0 make use of a hardcoded RC2 key for certain encryption operations involving the Site Management Portal (SMP).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Johnsoncontrols Metasys System<9.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade Metasys® devices to Release 9.0 or later and configure sites with trusted certificates.

Event History

Aug 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-7594?

CVE-2019-7594 is a vulnerability that affects Metasys® ADS/ADX servers and NAE/NIE/NCE engines prior to version 9.0.

2

How does CVE-2019-7594 impact the affected software?

CVE-2019-7594 allows an attacker to make use of a hardcoded RC2 key for certain encryption operations involving the Site Management Portal (SMP) in Metasys® ADS/ADX servers and NAE/NIE/NCE engines prior to version 9.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7594?

CVE-2019-7594 has a severity rating of 9.1 (critical).

4

How can I fix the CVE-2019-7594 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2019-7594 vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade the affected software to version 9.0 or higher.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2019-7594?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-7594 at the following references: [1] Johnson Controls Product Security Advisory [2] US-CERT ICS Advisory.

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