CVE-2020-14517: Weak Encryption

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

Protocol encryption can be easily broken for CodeMeter (All versions prior to 6.90 are affected, including Version 6.90 or newer only if CodeMeter Runtime is running as server) and the server accepts external connections, which may allow an attacker to remotely communicate with the CodeMeter API.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Wibu-Systems AG All versions prior to 7.10a are affected by CVE-2020-14509 and CVE-2020-14519
Wibu-Systems AG All versions prior to 7.10a are affected by CVE-2020-14517
Wibu-Systems AG All versions prior to 7.10 are affected by CVE-2020-16233
Wibu-Systems AG All versions prior to 6.81 are affected by CVE-2020-14513
Wibu-Systems AG All versions prior to 6.90 are affected by CVE-2020-14515 when using CmActLicense update files with CmActLicense Firm Code
Wibu CodeMeter<6.90

Event History

Sep 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-14517.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14517?

CVE-2020-14517 has a severity of critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-14517?

All versions of CodeMeter prior to 6.90 are affected, including version 6.90 or newer only if CodeMeter Runtime is running as a server.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14517?

An attacker can remotely communicate with the CodeMeter API if the server accepts external connections.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14517?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-14517 at the following reference: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-203-01

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