CVE-2022-32967 Realtek RTL8111EP-CG/RTL8111FP-CG - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Low 2.1 Published Updated

An unauthenticated physical attacker can use hard-coded credentials to access partial system information during reboot.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-32967?

CVE-2022-32967 is a low-severity vulnerability in Realtek RTL8111EP-CG, published on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

RTL8111EP-CG/RTL8111FP-CG DASH function has hard-coded password. An unauthenticated physical attacker can use the hard-coded default password during system reboot triggered by other user, to acquire partial system information such as serial number and server information.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32967?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Realtek Rtl8111ep-Cg Firmware, Realtek Rtl8111fp-Cg Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32967?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32967 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-32967 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32967 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-49jx-mfcc-vmg8.

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