CVE-2020-14481
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CVE-2020-14481 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DeskLock tool provided with FactoryTalk View SE uses a weak encryption algorithm that may allow a local, authenticated attacker to decipher user credentials, including the Windows user or Windows DeskLock passwords. If the compromised user has an administrative account, an attacker could gain full access to the user’s operating system and certain components of FactoryTalk View SE.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwellautomation | Factorytalk View | <= 9.0 |
| Rockwellautomation | Factorytalk View | 10.0 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-177-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-177-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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