CVE-2022-26943

Weak PRNG entropy source used for authentication challenge generation in Motorola MTM5000

Description

The Motorola MTM5000 series firmwares generate TETRA authentication challenges using a PRNG using a tick count register as its sole entropy source. Low boottime entropy and limited re-seeding of the pool renders the authentication challenge vulnerable to two attacks. First, due to the limited boottime pool entropy, an adversary can derive the contents of the entropy pool by an exhaustive search of possible values, based on an observed authentication challenge. Second, an adversary can use knowledge of the entropy pool to predict authentication challenges. As such, the unit is vulnerable to CVE-2022-24400.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: Motorola Mobile Radio
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-26943?
CVE-2022-26943 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-26943?
To fix CVE-2022-26943, 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-2022-26943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-26943 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-26943?
CVE-2022-26943 affects Motorola Mobile Radio.
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