CVE-2014-9408 Weak cryptography in n/a
Remote attackers can brute-force RC4 keys derived from MAC addresses in Ekahau RTLS devices, compromising location data security.
- 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-2014-9408?
CVE-2014-9408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Ekahau B4 staff badge tag 5.7 with firmware 1.4.52, Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Controller 6.0.5-FINAL, and Activator 3 uses part of the MAC address as part of the RC4 setup key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the key via a brute-force attack.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9408?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Ekahau Activator, Ekahau B4 Staff Badge Tag, Ekahau B4 Staff Badge Tag Firmware, Ekahau Real-Time Location System Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9408?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9408 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-9408 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9408 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jf8w-2pxr-j438.