CVE-2014-5419

Description

GE Multilink ML800, ML1200, ML1600, and ML2400 switches with firmware 4.2.1 and earlier and Multilink ML810, ML3000, and ML3100 switches with firmware 5.2.0 and earlier use the same RSA private key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the cleartext content of network traffic by reading this key from a firmware image and then sniffing the network.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory gedigitalenergy.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-013-04 third party advisory us government resource
http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/products/support/multilink/MLSB1214.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5419?
CVE-2014-5419 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-5419?
To fix CVE-2014-5419, 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-2014-5419 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-5419 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.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.