CVE-2024-45273

MB connect line/Helmholz: Weak encryption of configuration file

Description

An unauthenticated local attacker can decrypt the devices config file and therefore compromise the device due to a weak implementation of the encryption used.

Categories

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory vde.com Third-Party Advisory vde.com Third-Party Advisory vde.com Third-Party Advisory vde.com
Affected: MB connect line mbNET.mini
Affected: MB connect line mbNET/mbNET.rokey
Affected: MB connect line mbNET HW1
Affected: MB connect line mbSPIDER
Affected: MB connect line mbCONNECT24
Affected: MB connect line mymbCONNECT24
Affected: Helmholz REX100
Affected: Helmholz REX200/250
Affected: Helmholz myREX24 V2
Affected: Helmholz myREX24.virtual
Affected: Helmholz REX300
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References

Link Tags
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-056 third party advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-066 third party advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-068 third party advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-069 third party advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2024-062.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45273?
CVE-2024-45273 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45273?
To fix CVE-2024-45273, 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-2024-45273 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45273 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-2024-45273?
CVE-2024-45273 affects MB connect line mbNET.mini, MB connect line mbNET/mbNET.rokey, MB connect line mbNET HW1, MB connect line mbSPIDER, MB connect line mbCONNECT24, MB connect line mymbCONNECT24, Helmholz REX100, Helmholz REX200/250, Helmholz myREX24 V2, Helmholz myREX24.virtual, Helmholz REX300.
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