ID:4423 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in DAQFactory - CVE-2011-2956

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4423 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in DAQFactory - CVE-2011-2956

ID:4423 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in DAQFactory - CVE-2011-2956

Published: August 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU44870
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2956
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
DAQFactory

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

AzeoTech DAQFactory before 5.85 (Build 1842) does not perform authentication for certain signals, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system reboot or shutdown) via a signal.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.