#VU53337 Inadequate Encryption Strength in Emerson products - CVE-2021-27457

 

#VU53337 Inadequate Encryption Strength in Emerson products - CVE-2021-27457

Published: May 19, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53337
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-27457
CWE-ID: CWE-326
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Rosemount X-STREAM Gas Analyzer
X-STREAM enhanced XEGP
X-STREAM enhanced XEGK
X-STREAM enhanced XEFD
X-STREAM enhanced XEXF
Software vendor:
Emerson

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a weak encryption algorithm for storage of sensitive data. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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