#VU56128 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in DIAEnergie


Published: 2021-08-27 | Updated: 2022-03-02

Vulnerability identifier: #VU56128

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33003

CWE-ID: CWE-916

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DIAEnergie
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a weak hashing algorithm. A local user can retrieve passwords in cleartext.

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

Vulnerable software versions

DIAEnergie: 1.7.5


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-238-03


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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