CVE-2020-14514 Trailer Power Line Communications vulnerability
Attackers can sniff trailer power line communications via an antenna, exposing sensitive data transmitted over the PLC bus.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-14514?
CVE-2020-14514 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Multiple Vendors All trailer power line communications are affected. Trailer Power Line Communications, published on 1 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
All trailer Power Line Communications are affected. PLC bus traffic can be sniffed reliably via an active antenna up to 6 feet away. Further distances are also possible, subject to environmental conditions and receiver improvements.
Weakness: CWE-201
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14514?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nmfc Power Line Communications.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14514?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14514 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-14514 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14514 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vgfw-78jh-267r.