SB2021042809 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Moxa NPort IA5000A Series
Published: April 28, 2021
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27149)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
2) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27150)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to unprotected storage of credentials. A remote attacker can extract authentication credentials from a configuration file sent over an insecure communication channel and change the device’s configurations.
3) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27184)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.
4) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27185)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/nport-ia5000a-serial-device-servers-vulnerabilities
- https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/05/11/klcert-20-018
- https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/05/11/klcert-20-019
- https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/05/11/klcert-20-020
- https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/05/11/klcert-20-021