CVE-2017-5163

Description

An issue was discovered in Belden Hirschmann GECKO Lite Managed switch, Version 2.0.00 and prior versions. After an administrator downloads a configuration file, a copy of the configuration file, which includes hashes of user passwords, is saved to a location that is accessible without authentication by path traversal.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.38% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Belden Hirschmann GECKO 2.0.00 and prior
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95815 vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-026-02 us government resource third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5163?
CVE-2017-5163 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5163?
To fix CVE-2017-5163, 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-2017-5163 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-5163 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5163?
CVE-2017-5163 affects n/a Belden Hirschmann GECKO 2.0.00 and prior.
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