#VU28547 Improper access control in CPU LS4000 - CVE-2020-12493
Published: June 3, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28547
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12493
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
CPU LS4000
CPU LS4000
Software vendor:
SWARCO
SWARCO
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to an open port used for debugging grants root access to the device without access control. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions, gain unauthorized access to the device and disturb operations with connected devices.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.