CVE-2021-46559: High severity moxa tn-5900 firmware vulnerability

Published Jan 26, 2022
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Updated

The firmware on Moxa TN-5900 devices through 3.1 has a weak algorithm that allows an attacker to defeat an inspection mechanism for integrity protection.

Affected Software

2 affected components
MOXA Tn-5900 Firmware<=3.1
MOXA TN-5900

Event History

Jan 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-46559?

CVE-2021-46559 is a vulnerability found in the firmware on Moxa TN-5900 devices through version 3.1.

2

How does CVE-2021-46559 affect Moxa TN-5900 devices?

CVE-2021-46559 allows an attacker to bypass an inspection mechanism for integrity protection.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-46559?

CVE-2021-46559 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-46559?

To fix CVE-2021-46559, update the firmware on Moxa TN-5900 devices to version 3.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-46559?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-46559 in the security advisory provided by Moxa: https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/tn-5900-secure-routers-vulnerabilities

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