Vulnerability identifier: #VU61212

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22806

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SMT Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
SMC Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
SMTL Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
SCL Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware
SMX Series
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: APC

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a state confusion in the TLS handshake. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and execute arbitrary code using a network firmware upgrade.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SMT Series: 04.5

SMC Series: 04.2

SMTL Series: 02.9

SCL Series: 02.5 - 03.1

SMX Series: 03.1

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External links
http://www.armis.com/research/tlstorm/

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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.