CVE-2016-5669

Name: CVE-2016-5669
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-03T01:59:07.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5669 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Crestron Electronics DM-TXRX-100-STR devices with firmware before 1.3039.00040 use a hardcoded 0xb9eed4d955a59eb3 X.509 certificate from an OpenSSL Test Certification Authority, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against HTTPS sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Crestron Electronics DM-TXRX-100-STR devices with firmware before 1.3039.00040 use a hardcoded 0xb9eed4d955a59eb3 X.509 certificate from an OpenSSL Test Certification Authority, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks against HTTPS sessions by leveraging the certificate's trust relationship.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Crestron	Dm-Txrx-100-Str Firmware	1.2866.00026

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/974424Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92211Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/974424Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92211Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5669?

How severe is CVE-2016-5669?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5669 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5669?

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Source: NVD / NIST