CVE-2020-12789 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Hardcoded keys in Microchip ATSAMA5 Secure Monitor allow attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary secure applets.

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-2020-12789?

CVE-2020-12789 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Secure Monitor in Microchip Atmel ATSAMA5 products use a hardcoded key to encrypt and authenticate secure applets.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12789?

It affects 76 products.

Products include Microchip Atsama5d21c-Cu Firmware, Microchip Atsama5d21c-Cur Firmware, Microchip Atsama5d225c-D1m-Cur Firmware, Microchip Atsama5d22c-Cn Firmware, Microchip Atsama5d22c-Cnr Firmware, Microchip Atsama5d22c-Cu Firmware and 70 more.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12789?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12789 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-12789 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12789 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fhhq-g694-vvfc.

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