#VU73262 Not Using an Unpredictable IV with CBC Mode in Akuvox E11


Published: 2023-03-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73262

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0343

CWE-ID: CWE-329

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Akuvox E11
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Akuvox

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product contains a function that encrypts messages which are then forwarded. A remote attacker on the local network can decrypt messages.

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

Vulnerable software versions

Akuvox E11: All versions


External links
http://claroty.com/team82/research/the-silent-spy-among-us-modern-attacks-against-smart-intercoms


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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