CVE-2024-27159

Hardcoded password used to encrypt logs

Description

All the Toshiba printers contain a shell script using the same hardcoded key to encrypt logs. An attacker can decrypt the encrypted files using the hardcoded key. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in the version released on June 14, 2024 and all later versions.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: Toshiba Tec Corporation Toshiba Tec e-Studio multi-function peripheral (MFP)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27159?
CVE-2024-27159 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-27159?
To fix CVE-2024-27159: This issue is fixed in the version released on June 14, 2024 and all later versions.
Is CVE-2024-27159 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-27159 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-2024-27159?
CVE-2024-27159 affects Toshiba Tec Corporation Toshiba Tec e-Studio multi-function peripheral (MFP).
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