CVE-2021-40341: Weak DES encryption
DES cipher, which has inadequate encryption strength, is used Hitachi Energy FOXMAN-UN to encrypt user credentials used to access the Network Elements. Successful exploitation allows sensitive information to be decrypted easily. This issue affects
FOXMAN-UN product: FOXMAN-UN R16A, FOXMAN-UN R15B, FOXMAN-UN R15A, FOXMAN-UN R14B, FOXMAN-UN R14A, FOXMAN-UN R11B, FOXMAN-UN R11A, FOXMAN-UN R10C, FOXMAN-UN R9C; UNEM product: UNEM R16A, UNEM R15B, UNEM R15A, UNEM R14B, UNEM R14A, UNEM R11B, UNEM R11A, UNEM R10C, UNEM R9C.
List of CPEs: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R16A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R15B::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R15A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R14B::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R14A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R11B::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R11A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R10C::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R9C::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R16A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R15B::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R15A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R14B::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R14A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R11B::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R11A::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R10C::::::: cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R9C:::::::
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40341?
CVE-2021-40341 is a vulnerability where the DES cipher with inadequate encryption strength is used in Hitachi Energy FOXMAN-UN to encrypt user credentials, making sensitive information easily decrypted.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40341?
The severity of CVE-2021-40341 is high, with a severity value of 5.5.
Which Hitachi Energy FOXMAN-UN versions are affected by CVE-2021-40341?
CVE-2021-40341 affects Hitachi Energy FOXMAN-UN versions: FOXMAN-UN R16A, FOXMAN-UN R15B, FOXMAN-UN R15A, FOXMAN-UN R14B, FOXMAN-UN R14A, FOXMAN-UN R11B, FOXMAN-UN R11A, FOXMAN-UN R10C, and FOXMAN-UN R9C.
How can CVE-2021-40341 be exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2021-40341 allows an attacker to easily decrypt sensitive information by exploiting the inadequate encryption strength of the DES cipher.
Are there any references for CVE-2021-40341?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-40341 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000083&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch) and [Reference 2](https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000084&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch).