Improper Authentication in NEC Corporation products - CVE-2020-5633

 

Improper Authentication in NEC Corporation products - CVE-2020-5633

Published: January 4, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49229
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5633
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Express5800/T110j
Express5800/T110j-S
Express5800/T110j (2nd-Gen)
Express5800/T110j-S (2nd-Gen)
iStorage NS100Ti
Software vendor:
NEC Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Remote Management Control Protocol (RMCP) connection using IPMI over LAN. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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