CVE-2022-29960: Weak Encryption

Published Jul 26, 2022
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Updated

Emerson OpenBSI through 2022-04-29 uses weak cryptography. It is an engineering environment for the ControlWave and Bristol Babcock line of RTUs. DES with hardcoded cryptographic keys is used for protection of certain system credentials, engineering files, and sensitive utilities.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Emerson OpenBSI<5.9
Emerson OpenBSI=5.9
Emerson OpenBSI=5.9-sp1
Emerson OpenBSI=5.9-sp2
Emerson OpenBSI=5.9-sp3
Emerson OpenBSI: Versions 5.9 SP3 and prior

Event History

Jul 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Description
Aug 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via ICS·06:43 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-29960?

CVE-2022-29960 is a vulnerability in Emerson OpenBSI through 2022-04-29 that uses weak cryptography, specifically DES with hardcoded cryptographic keys.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2022-29960?

Emerson OpenBSI versions up to and including 5.9, 5.9-sp1, 5.9-sp2, and 5.9-sp3 are affected by CVE-2022-29960.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29960?

CVE-2022-29960 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.

4

How does CVE-2022-29960 impact the system?

CVE-2022-29960 can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of certain system credentials, engineering files, and sensitive utilities.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-29960?

To fix CVE-2022-29960, it is recommended to update to a version of Emerson OpenBSI that addresses the vulnerability.

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