#VU98822 Use of Weak Credentials in Kieback&Peter products - CVE-2024-43698


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98822

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43698

CWE-ID: CWE-1391

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DDC4002
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4100
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4200
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4200-L
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4400
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4002e
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4200e
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4400e
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4020e
Hardware solutions / Firmware
DDC4040e
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Kieback&Peter

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of weak credentials. A remote attacker can gain administrative access.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DDC4002: 1.12.14

DDC4100: 1.7.4

DDC4200: 1.12.14

DDC4200-L: 1.12.14

DDC4400: 1.12.14

DDC4002e: 1.17.6

DDC4200e: 1.17.6

DDC4400e: 1.17.6

DDC4020e: 1.17.6

DDC4040e: 1.17.6


External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-291-05


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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