CVE-2016-8370
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CVE-2016-8370 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mitsubishi Electric Automation MELSEC-Q series Ethernet interface modules QJ71E71-100, all versions, QJ71E71-B5, all versions, and QJ71E71-B2, all versions. Weakly encrypted passwords are transmitted to a MELSEC-Q PLC.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Mitsubishi Electric Automation MELSEC-Q series Ethernet interface modules QJ71E71-100, all versions, QJ71E71-B5, all versions, and QJ71E71-B2, all versions. Weakly encrypted passwords are transmitted to a MELSEC-Q PLC.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishielectric | Qj71e71-100 Firmware | All versions |
| Mitsubishielectric | Qj71e71-B5 Firmware | All versions |
| Mitsubishielectric | Qj71e71-B2 Firmware | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94632Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94632Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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