CVE-2023-29155: INEA ME RTU Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published Nov 20, 2023
·Updated
Versions of INEA ME RTU firmware 3.36b and prior do not require authentication to the "root" account on the host system of the device. This could allow an attacker to obtain admin-level access to the host system.
Affected Software
2 affected components
All of the following
INEA ME RTU
INEA ME RTU firmware<3.37
Remediation
Information
INEA recommends users to upgrade ME RTU to firmware version 3.37 https://www.inea.si/en/telemetrija-in-m2m-produkti/mertu-en/ .
Event History
Nov 20, 2023
CVE Published
04:28 PM
Data Sourced
04:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-29155?
CVE-2023-29155 is a vulnerability in INEA ME RTU firmware 3.36b and prior versions that allows unauthorized access to the root account on the host system.
2
How does CVE-2023-29155 impact the device?
CVE-2023-29155 allows an attacker to gain admin-level access to the host system of the INEA ME RTU device.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29155?
CVE-2023-29155 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
4
How can I fix CVE-2023-29155?
To fix CVE-2023-29155, update the INEA ME RTU firmware to version 3.37 or later.
5
What is CWE-287?
CWE-287 is a weakness category that refers to an authentication bypass vulnerability, which is present in CVE-2023-29155.