CVE-2023-40544: Westermo Lynx Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Published Feb 6, 2024
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Updated

An attacker with access to the network where the affected devices are located could maliciously actions to obtain, via a sniffer, sensitive information exchanged via TCP communications.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Westermo L206-f2g Firmware=4.24
Westermo L206-f2g

Event History

Feb 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40544?

CVE-2023-40544 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that could lead to exposure of sensitive information during TCP communications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40544?

To remediate CVE-2023-40544, update the Westermo L206-f2g Firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2023-40544?

CVE-2023-40544 specifically affects Westermo L206-f2g Firmware version 4.24.

4

What type of attack is described by CVE-2023-40544?

CVE-2023-40544 describes a potential attack where an attacker on the same network could sniff TCP communications to obtain sensitive information.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2023-40544?

The consequences of CVE-2023-40544 include unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could lead to further exploitation of the network.

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