7.5
CWE
326
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2640: Weak Encryption

First published: Thu Dec 01 2022(Updated: )

The Config-files of Horner Automation’s RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40 are encrypted with weak XOR encryption vulnerable to reverse engineering. This could allow an attacker to obtain credentials to run services such as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Hornerautomation Rcc972 Firmware=15.40
Hornerautomation Rcc972
Horner Automation RCC 972: Firmware Version 15.40

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-2640?

    CVE-2022-2640 is a vulnerability found in Horner Automation's RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40, where the Config-files are encrypted with weak XOR encryption vulnerable to reverse engineering.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2640?

    CVE-2022-2640 has a severity rating of 7.5 on a scale of 10, indicating a high severity.

  • What does CVE-2022-2640 allow attackers to do?

    CVE-2022-2640 allows attackers to obtain credentials to run services such as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

  • How can I check if I am affected by CVE-2022-2640?

    You are affected by CVE-2022-2640 if you are using Horner Automation's RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2022-2640?

    There is currently no known fix for CVE-2022-2640. It is recommended to follow the recommendations provided by the vendor or advisory to mitigate the vulnerability.

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