CVE-2009-1473 Weak cryptography in n/a
Remote attackers can decrypt traffic or perform man-in-the-middle attacks on ATEN IP KVM switches due to improper RSA usage in session key negotiation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-1473?
CVE-2009-1473 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The (1) Windows and (2) Java client programs for the ATEN KH1516i IP KVM switch with firmware 1.0.063 and the KN9116 IP KVM switch with firmware 1.1.104 do not properly use RSA cryptography for a symmetric session-key negotiation, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (a) decrypt network traffic, or (b) conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, by repeating unspecified "client-side calculations."
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1473?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Aten Kh1516i Ip Kvm Switch, Aten Kn9116 Ip Kvm Switch.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1473 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1473 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6753-x4g3-wmj6.