CVE-2021-27452: Critical severity ge all firmware versions prior to v04a00.1 vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2021
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Updated

The software contains a hard-coded password that could allow an attacker to take control of the merging unit using these hard-coded credentials on the MU320E (all firmware versions prior to v04A00.1).

Affected Software

3 affected components
GE All firmware versions prior to v04A00.1
GE Mu320e Firmware<04a00.1
GE MU320E

Event History

Mar 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27452?

CVE-2021-27452 is a vulnerability in the Ge Mu320e firmware that contains a hard-coded password, allowing an attacker to take control of the merging unit.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-27452?

CVE-2021-27452 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-27452?

All firmware versions prior to v04A00.1 of the Ge Mu320e firmware are affected by CVE-2021-27452.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-27452?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-27452 by using the hard-coded credentials in the Mu320e firmware to take control of the merging unit.

5

Is Ge Mu320e software vulnerable to CVE-2021-27452?

No, the Ge Mu320e software itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-27452.

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