CWE
326
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-32496: Weak Encryption

First published: Mon Jun 28 2021(Updated: )

SICK Visionary-S CX up version 5.21.2.29154R are vulnerable to an Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability concerning the internal SSH interface solely used by SICK for recovering returned devices. The use of weak ciphers make it easier for an attacker to break the security that protects information transmitted from the client to the SSH server, assuming the attacker has access to the network on which the device is connected. This can increase the risk that encryption will be compromised, leading to the exposure of sensitive user information and man-in-the-middle attacks.

Credit: psirt@sick.de

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SICK Visionary-S Cx Firmware<5.21.2.29154r
SICK Visionary-S Cx Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-32496?

    CVE-2021-32496 has a critical severity due to its inadequate encryption strength in the SSH interface.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-32496?

    To fix CVE-2021-32496, you should update the SICK Visionary-S CX firmware to a version beyond 5.21.2.29154R.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-32496?

    CVE-2021-32496 affects SICK Visionary-S CX devices running firmware versions up to 5.21.2.29154R.

  • What encryption issue is present in CVE-2021-32496?

    CVE-2021-32496 features a vulnerability due to the use of weak ciphers in the internal SSH interface.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2021-32496?

    Organizations using SICK Visionary-S CX devices with the vulnerable firmware versions are impacted by CVE-2021-32496.

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