DSA-2019-034: Dell EMC Networking OS10 Undocumented Default Cryptographic Key Vulnerability
Description
Dell EMC Networking OS10 pre-10.4.3 uses default X.509 certificates, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers with default keys to intercept traffic or gain elevated privileges.
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Dell EMC Networking OS10 pre-10.4.3 uses default X.509 certificates, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers with default keys to intercept traffic or gain elevated privileges.
Vulnerability
Dell EMC Networking OS10 versions prior to 10.4.3 contain a cryptographic key vulnerability due to an underlying application using undocumented, pre-installed X.509v3 key/certificate pairs [1]. An attacker with knowledge of these default keys can exploit this weakness.
Exploitation
An unauthenticated remote attacker with knowledge of the default X.509v3 key/certificate pairs can potentially intercept communications or operate the system with elevated privileges [1]. No authentication or user interaction is required.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to intercept communications, leading to information disclosure, or to operate the system with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire affected device [1].
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in Dell EMC Networking OS10 version 10.4.3 [1]. Users should upgrade to this or a later version. No workaround is provided.
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Affected products
2<10.4.3+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <10.4.3
- (no CPE)range: unspecified
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
1- www.dell.com/support/article/SLN316558/mitrex_refsource_MISC
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