CVE-2021-27457: Weak Encryption
Published May 20, 2021
·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
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-27457.
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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.
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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.