CVE-2021-27430: GE UR family hardcoded credentials
First published: Wed Mar 23 2022(Updated: )
GE UR bootloader binary Version 7.00, 7.01 and 7.02 included unused hardcoded credentials. Additionally, a user with physical access to the UR IED can interrupt the boot sequence by rebooting the UR.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GE UR bootloader binary | =7.00 | |
| GE UR bootloader binary | =7.01 | |
| GE UR bootloader binary | =7.02 | |
| GE Weakness in UR bootloader binary: all bootloader versions prior to 7.03/7.04 |
Remedy
GE strongly recommends users with impacted firmware versions update their UR devices to UR firmware Version 8.10, or greater to resolve these vulnerabilities. GE provides additional mitigations and information about these vulnerabilities in GE Publication Number: GES-2021-004 (login required).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-27430.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27430?
The severity of CVE-2021-27430 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27430?
GE UR bootloader binary versions 7.00, 7.01, and 7.02 are affected byCVE-2021-27430.
Is physical access required to exploit CVE-2021-27430?
Yes, physical access to the UR IED is required to exploit CVE-2021-27430.
Are there any references available for CVE-2021-27430?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-27430 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-075-02) and [Reference 2](https://www.gegridsolutions.com/Passport/Login.aspx).
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