CVE-2009-0216

Description

GE Fanuc iFIX 5.0 and earlier relies on client-side authentication involving a weakly encrypted local password file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and start privileged server login sessions by recovering a password or by using a modified program module.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.47% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory gefanuc.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33739 vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/310355 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.mcgrewsecurity.com/2009/02/10/ge-fanuc-releases-info-on-ifix-vulnerabilities-vu-310355/
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48691 vdb entry
http://support.gefanuc.com/support/index?page=kbchannel&id=S:KB13253&actp=search vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0216?
CVE-2009-0216 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0216?
To fix CVE-2009-0216, 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-2009-0216 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-0216 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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