CWE
319
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-5100

First published: Mon Oct 09 2023(Updated: )

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information in RDT400 in SICK APU allows an unprivileged remote attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information via intercepting network traffic that is not encrypted.

Credit: psirt@sick.de psirt@sick.de

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sick Apu0200 Firmware<4.0.0.6
Sick Apu0200
All of
Sick Apu0200 Firmware<4.0.0.6
Sick Apu0200

Remedy

The recommended solution is to update the image to a version >= 4.0.0.6 as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-5100?

    CVE-2023-5100 is a vulnerability that allows an unprivileged remote attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information by intercepting network traffic that is not encrypted.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-5100?

    The severity of CVE-2023-5100 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-5100?

    The affected software is Sick APU0200 Firmware up to version 4.0.0.6.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-5100?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-5100 by intercepting network traffic to retrieve potentially sensitive information.

  • How can I protect against CVE-2023-5100?

    To protect against CVE-2023-5100, ensure encrypted transmission of sensitive information and keep the affected software up to date.

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