CVE-2017-14021 Hardcoded credentials in Korenix JetNet

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Hard-coded cryptographic keys in Korenix JetNet switches allow attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.

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-2017-14021?

CVE-2017-14021 is a critical vulnerability in Korenix JetNet, published on 1 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in Korenix JetNet JetNet5018G version 1.4, JetNet5310G version 1.4a, JetNet5428G-2G-2FX version 1.4, JetNet5628G-R version 1.4, JetNet5628G version 1.4, JetNet5728G-24P version 1.4, JetNet5828G version 1.1d, JetNet6710G-HVDC version 1.1e, and JetNet6710G version 1.1. An attacker may gain access to hard-coded certificates and private keys allowing the attacker to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-321

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14021?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Korenix Jetnet5018g Firmware, Korenix Jetnet5310g Firmware, Korenix Jetnet5428g-2g-2fx Firmware, Korenix Jetnet5628g-R Firmware, Korenix Jetnet5628g Firmware, Korenix Jetnet5728g-24p Firmware and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14021?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14021 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-14021 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14021 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5rg7-hr8v-2p3g.

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