CVE-2016-4511 Weak cryptography in n/a
Local attackers can obtain cleartext passwords from configuration files due to the use of an improper hash algorithm in ABB PCM600.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4511?
CVE-2016-4511 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jun 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
ABB PCM600 before 2.7 uses an improper hash algorithm for the main application password, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive cleartext information by leveraging read access to the ACTConfig configuration file.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Abb Pcm600.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xf7-47f3-rm7v.