SB2023041234 - Inadequate Encryption Strength in Siemens SCALANCE X-200IRT Devices 



SB2023041234 - Inadequate Encryption Strength in Siemens SCALANCE X-200IRT Devices

Published: April 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023041234
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Inadequate Encryption Strength (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29054)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the SSH server is configured to offer weak ciphers by default. A remote attacker on the local network can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to read and modify any data passed over the connection between legitimate clients and the affected device.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.