CVE-2020-6979: High severity MOXA Eds-g516e Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2020
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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.

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