#VU20903 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Crimson - CVE-2019-10990


| Updated: 2019-09-06

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20903

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10990

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Crimson
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Red Lion Controls

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists within the "CTextStreamMemory" class due to the affected software uses a hard-coded password to encrypt protected files in transit and at rest. A remote attacker can access configuration files and decrypt user passwords.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Crimson: 3.0.207 - 3111.000

External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-19-248-01
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-785/

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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Multiple vulnerabilities in Red Lion Controls Crimson