CVE-2017-13992 Weak cryptography in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME

High 8.1 Published Updated

Insufficient entropy in authentication allows remote code execution on LOYTEC LVIS-3ME devices.

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-2017-13992?

CVE-2017-13992 is a high-severity vulnerability in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME, published on 5 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An Insufficient Entropy issue was discovered in LOYTEC LVIS-3ME versions prior to 6.2.0. The application does not utilize sufficiently random number generation for the web interface authentication mechanism, which could allow remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-331

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13992?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Loytec Lvis-3me Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13992?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13992 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-13992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vfx-vpj9-7jvr.

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