CVE-2020-6979: High severity MOXA Eds-g516e Firmware vulnerability
Published Mar 24, 2020
·Updated
In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, the affected products use a hard-coded cryptographic key, increasing the possibility that confidential data can be recovered.
Affected Software
8 affected components
MOXA Eds-g516e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA EDS-G516E
MOXA Eds-510e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA Eds-510e
All of the following
MOXA Eds-g516e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA EDS-G516E
All of the following
MOXA Eds-510e Firmware<=5.2
MOXA Eds-510e
Event History
Mar 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware?
The vulnerability ID for Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware is CVE-2020-6979.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6979?
The severity of CVE-2020-6979 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
3
How does CVE-2020-6979 affect Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware?
CVE-2020-6979 affects Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware by using a hard-coded cryptographic key, which increases the possibility of data recovery.
4
Which version of Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware is affected by CVE-2020-6979?
Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware Version 5.2 or lower is affected by CVE-2020-6979.
5
How can I fix CVE-2020-6979 in Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware?
To fix CVE-2020-6979 in Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, it is recommended to update to a firmware version higher than 5.2, if available.