CVE-2018-5401 Information disclosure in DCU-210E

Critical 9.1 Published 8 Oct 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers on the network can sniff unencrypted Modbus traffic to reveal sensitive configuration and sensor data from Auto-Maskin marine control 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-2018-5401?

CVE-2018-5401 is a critical vulnerability in Auto-Maskin DCU-210E, published on 8 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Auto-Maskin DCU 210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App transmit sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. The devices transmit process control information via unencrypted Modbus communications. Impact: An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to observe information about configurations, settings, what sensors are present and in use, and other information to aid in crafting spoofed messages. Requires access to the network. Affected releases are Auto-Maskin DCU-210E, RP-210E, and Marine Pro Observer Android App. Versions prior to 3.7 on ARMv7.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5401?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Auto-Maskin Dcu 210e Firmware, Auto-Maskin Marine Pro Observer, Auto-Maskin Rp 210e Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5401?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5401 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-5401 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5401 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6w6w-jx93-4cwq.