CVE-2022-1660: Keysight N6854A Geolocation server and N6841A RF Sensor software

Published May 31, 2022
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Updated

The affected products are vulnerable of untrusted data due to deserialization without prior authorization/authentication, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Keysight Technologies, Inc. Keysight N6854A and N6841A RF: Version 2.3.0 and earlier
keysight N6854a Firmware<2.4.0
keysight N6854A
keysight N6841a Rf Firmware<2.4.0
keysight N6841A RF

Remediation

Information

Keysight recommends users update N6854A and N6841A RF to v2.4.0 or later. Keysight also recommends users take the following actions to help reduce risk: Block incoming connection on TCP port number defined by environment variable KEYSIGHT_SMS_PORT (default: 8080)

Event History

May 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:34 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1660?

CVE-2022-1660 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1660?

To mitigate CVE-2022-1660, upgrade to version 2.4.0 or later of the Keysight N6854A and N6841A RF products.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1660?

The affected products include Keysight N6854A and N6841A RF versions 2.3.0 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1660?

CVE-2022-1660 is a vulnerability related to the deserialization of untrusted data without authentication.

5

Can CVE-2022-1660 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1660 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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