CVE-2023-4420: Critical severity SICK Lms531 Firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2023
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Updated

A remote unprivileged attacker can intercept the communication via e.g. Man-In-The-Middle, due to the absence of Transport Layer Security (TLS) in the SICK LMS5xx. This lack of encryption in the communication channel can lead to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. The attacker can exploit this weakness to eavesdrop on the communication between the LMS5xx and the Client, and potentially manipulate the data being transmitted.

Affected Software

12 affected components
All of the following
SICK Lms531 Firmware
SICK Lms531
All of the following
SICK Lms511 Firmware
SICK LMS511
All of the following
SICK Lms500 Firmware
SICK Lms500
SICK Lms531 Firmware
SICK Lms531
SICK Lms511 Firmware
SICK LMS511
SICK Lms500 Firmware
SICK Lms500

Event History

Aug 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-4420.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4420?

CVE-2023-4420 has a severity level of 7.4, which is considered critical.

3

How does CVE-2023-4420 affect Sick Lms531 Firmware?

CVE-2023-4420 affects Sick Lms531 Firmware by enabling a remote unprivileged attacker to intercept communication due to the lack of Transport Layer Security (TLS), potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

4

Is Sick Lms511 affected by CVE-2023-4420?

No, Sick Lms511 is not affected by CVE-2023-4420.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in Sick Lms500 Firmware?

To fix the vulnerability in Sick Lms500 Firmware, it is recommended to implement Transport Layer Security (TLS) in the communication channel to encrypt the data and prevent unauthorized interception.

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