#VU8800 Authentication bypass in JTC-200


Published: 2017-10-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8800

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5791

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JTC-200
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: JanTek Electronics

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication.

The weakness exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and access undocumented Busybox Linux shell over Telnet service.

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

Vulnerable software versions

JTC-200: All versions


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-283-02


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.


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