Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack in Western Digital SanDisk PrivateAccess



Published: 2023-03-03
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-22812
CWE-ID CWE-300
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU72731

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22812

CWE-ID: CWE-300 - Channel Accessible by Non-Endpoint ('Man-in-the-Middle')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to using insecure protocols. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SanDisk PrivateAccess: before 6.4.9

External links

http://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23005-sandisk-privateaccess-software-update


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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