SB2021022406 - Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform



SB2021022406 - Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Services Platform

Published: February 24, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021022406
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14516)

CWE-ID: CWE-916 - Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of password hash with insufficient computational effort. A remote attacker can create new users in the FactoryTalk Services Platform administration console.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.