CVE-2020-5633: Critical severity NEC Baseboard Management Controller vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2021
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Updated

Multiple NEC products (Express5800/T110j, Express5800/T110j-S, Express5800/T110j (2nd-Gen), Express5800/T110j-S (2nd-Gen), iStorage NS100Ti, and Express5800/GT110j) where Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware Rev1.09 and earlier is applied allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and then obtain/modify BMC setting information, obtain monitoring information, or reboot/shut down the vulnerable product via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

7 affected components
NEC Baseboard Management Controller<=1.09
NEC Express5800\/gt110j
NEC Express5800\/t110j
NEC Express5800\/t110j-s
NEC Express5800\/t110j-s \(2nd-gen\)
NEC Express5800\/t110j \(2nd-gen\)
NEC iStorage NS100Ti

Event History

Jan 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this NEC product vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this NEC product vulnerability is CVE-2020-5633.

2

Which NEC products are affected by this vulnerability?

Multiple NEC products are affected by this vulnerability, including Express5800/T110j, Express5800/T110j-S, Express5800/T110j (2nd-Gen), Express5800/T110j-S (2nd-Gen), iStorage NS100Ti, and Express5800/GT110j.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5633?

The severity of CVE-2020-5633 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

How can remote attackers exploit this vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to affected devices.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update the BMC firmware to version 1.10 or later.

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