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CVE-2018-15781

UnknownEPSS 0.83%

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CVE-2018-15781 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Dell Wyse Password Encoder in ThinLinux2 versions prior to 2.1.0.01 contain a Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could reverse engineer the cryptographic system used in the Dell Wyse Password Encoder to discover the hard coded private key and decrypt locally stored cipher text.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Dell Wyse Password Encoder in ThinLinux2 versions prior to 2.1.0.01 contain a Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could reverse engineer the cryptographic system used in the Dell Wyse Password Encoder to discover the hard coded private key and decrypt locally stored cipher text.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellWyse Thinlinux>= 2.0, < 2.1.0.01

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15781?
The Dell Wyse Password Encoder in ThinLinux2 versions prior to 2.1.0.01 contain a Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker could reverse engineer the cryptographic system used in the Dell Wyse Password Encoder to discover the hard coded private key and decrypt locally stored cipher text.
How severe is CVE-2018-15781?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15781 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15781?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST