CVE-2020-16097 Information disclosure in Command Centre

High 7.3 Published Updated

Attackers with physical access to T Series readers can retrieve site keys via debug ports, compromising MIFARE Plus and Desfire security.

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-2020-16097?

CVE-2020-16097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre, published on 15 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

On controllers running versions of v8.20 prior to vCR8.20.200221b (distributed in v8.20.1093(MR2)), v8.10 prior to vGR8.10.179 (distributed in v8.10.1211(MR5)), v8.00 prior to vGR8.00.165 (Distributed in v8.00.1228(MR6)), v7.90 prior to vGR7.90.165 (distributed in v7.90.1038(MRX)), v7.80 or earlier, It is possible to retrieve site keys used for securing MIFARE Plus and Desfire using debug ports on T Series readers.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16097?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gallagher Command Centre.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16097?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-16097 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16097 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rq95-33vv-7jxc.

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