CVE-2006-1538

Description

The Enova X-Wall ASIC encrypts with a key obtained via Microwire from a serial EEPROM that stores the key in cleartext, which allows local users with physical access to obtain the key by reading and duplicating an EEPROM that is located on a hardware token, or by sniffing the Microwire bus.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429253/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.hexview.com/docs/20060328-1.txt
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/648	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25527	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1538?: CVE-2006-1538 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1538?: To fix CVE-2006-1538, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1538 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-1538 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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