CVE-2017-7905

Name: CVE-2017-7905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-30T03:29:00.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7905 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Weak Cryptography for Passwords issue was discovered in General Electric (GE) Multilin SR 750 Feeder Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 7.47; SR 760 Feeder Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 7.47; SR 469 Motor Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 5.23; SR 489 Generator Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 4.06; SR 745 Transformer Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 5.23; SR 369 Motor Protection Relay, all firmware versions; Multilin Universal Relay, firmware Version 6.0 and prior versions; and Multilin URplus (D90, C90, B95), all versions. Ciphertext versions of user passwords were created with a non-random initialization vector leaving them susceptible to dictionary attacks. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Weak Cryptography for Passwords issue was discovered in General Electric (GE) Multilin SR 750 Feeder Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 7.47; SR 760 Feeder Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 7.47; SR 469 Motor Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 5.23; SR 489 Generator Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 4.06; SR 745 Transformer Protection Relay, firmware versions prior to Version 5.23; SR 369 Motor Protection Relay, all firmware versions; Multilin Universal Relay, firmware Version 6.0 and prior versions; and Multilin URplus (D90, C90, B95), all versions. Ciphertext versions of user passwords were created with a non-random initialization vector leaving them susceptible to dictionary attacks. Ciphertext of user passwords can be obtained from the front LCD panel of affected products and through issued Modbus commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Multilin Sr 750 Feeder Protection Relay Firmware	<= 5.02
Ge	Multilin Sr 760 Feeder Protection Relay Firmware	<= 5.02
Ge	Multilin Sr 469 Motor Protection Relay Firmware	<= 2.90
Ge	Multilin Sr 489 Generator Protection Relay Firmware	<= 1.53
Ge	Multilin Sr 745 Transformer Protection Relay Firmware	<= 2.85
Ge	Multilin Sr 369 Motor Protection Relay Firmware	All versions
Ge	Multilin Universal Relay Firmware	<= 6.0
Ge	Multilin Urplus D90 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Multilin Urplus C90 Firmware	All versions
Ge	Multilin Urplus B95 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-117-01APatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98063Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-117-01APatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7905?

How severe is CVE-2017-7905?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7905 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7905?

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Source: NVD / NIST