CVE-2021-27457: Weak Encryption

Published May 20, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability has been found in multiple revisions of Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer. The affected products utilize a weak encryption algorithm for storage of sensitive data, which may allow an attacker to more easily obtain credentials used for access.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEGP – all revisions
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEGK – all revisions
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEFD – all revisions
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEXF – all revisions
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware
Emerson X-STREAM enhanced XEGP
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegk Firmware
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegk
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xefd Firmware
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xefd
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xexf Firmware
Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xexf

Event History

May 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:51 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-27457.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-27457?

The severity level of CVE-2021-27457 is high.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-27457?

The affected products are Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer with specific firmware revisions.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability allows an attacker to more easily obtain credentials used for access to the affected products.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-27457?

It is recommended to contact Emerson for information on how to mitigate or fix the vulnerability.

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