CVE-2021-40342: Use of default key for encryption

Published Jan 5, 2023
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Updated

In the DES implementation, the affected product versions use a default key for encryption. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain access to the network elements that are managed by the affected products versions.

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:::::::

Affected Software

18 affected components
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r9c
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r10c
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r11a
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r11b
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r14a
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r14b
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r15a
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r15b
hitachienergy FOXMAN-UN=r16a
hitachienergy UNEM=r9c
hitachienergy UNEM=r10c
hitachienergy UNEM=r11a
hitachienergy UNEM=r11b
hitachienergy UNEM=r14a
hitachienergy UNEM=r14b
hitachienergy UNEM=r15a
hitachienergy UNEM=r15b
hitachienergy UNEM=r16a

Event History

Jan 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-40342.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40342?

CVE-2021-40342 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-40342?

The affected products include FOXMAN-UN product versions r9c, r10c, r11a, r11b, r14a, r14b, r15a, r15b, and r16a.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-40342?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2021-40342 allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain access to the network elements managed by the affected products.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-40342?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2021-40342 [here](https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000083&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch) and [here](https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000084&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch).

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