CVE-2011-4860 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can derive the fwupgrade account password from the MAC address, gaining unauthorized access to the device.
- 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-2011-4860?
CVE-2011-4860 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The ComputePassword function in the Schneider Electric Quantum Ethernet Module on the NOE 771 device (aka the Quantum 140NOE771* module) generates the password for the fwupgrade account by performing a calculation on the MAC address, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) ARP request message or (2) Neighbor Solicitation message.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4860?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Schneider-Electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77100, Schneider-Electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77101, Schneider-Electric Quantum Ethernet Module 140noe77111.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-4860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4860 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qp56-x698-cr67.