CVE-2016-6537 Information disclosure in n/a
AVer video encoders store passwords in cleartext base64 format, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive credentials by reading HTTP headers.
- 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-2016-6537?
CVE-2016-6537 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AVer Information EH6108H+ devices with firmware X9.03.24.00.07l store passwords in a cleartext base64 format and require cleartext credentials in HTTP Cookie headers, which allows context-dependent attacks to obtain sensitive information by reading these strings.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6537?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aver Eh6108h\+ Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6537?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6537 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6537 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6537 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-grv6-6cfq-j22p.