#VU49363 Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in GigaVUE-OS


Published: 2021-01-05 | Updated: 2021-01-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49363

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 1.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-23250

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GigaVUE-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Gigamon

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software uses a weak algorithm for a hash stored in internal database. A local administrator can obtain sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GigaVUE-OS: 5.4 - 5.9


External links
http://community.gigamon.com/gigamoncp/s/article/Field-Notice-Gigamon-addressing-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-GigaVUE-OS


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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