#VU56607 Improper Authentication in PortServer TS 16 - CVE-2021-38412 

 

#VU56607 Improper Authentication in PortServer TS 16 - CVE-2021-38412

Published: September 15, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56607
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38412
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PortServer TS 16
Software vendor:
Digi International Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker on the local network can enable the SNMP service and manipulate the community strings to achieve further control.


Remediation

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

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