Vulnerability identifier: #VU8798

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14003

CWE-ID: CWE-290

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ether-Serial Link
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: LAVA Computer MFG Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker with the same IP address access a specific uniform resource locator and bypass authentication.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Ether-Serial Link: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-283-01

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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.