CVE-2019-17216

An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05

published October 6, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 It turns out your V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ device is relying on MD5 for password hashing — and that's like trusting a paper shredder with sensitive documents! Think of it like a cereal box that doesn’t have a seal. You can just reach in and grab a handful without any locks or checks. With MD5, attackers can easily crack the passwords, just like anyone could snatch some cereal from an unguarded box. The outcome? An intruder could gain unauthorized access to your device, potentially changing settings or even controlling it remotely. That's an unexpected guest in your kitchen, fiddling with your culinary devices!

Put simply

Think of it like a cereal box that doesn’t have a seal. You can just reach in and grab a handful without any locks or checks. With MD5, attackers can easily crack the passwords, just like anyone could snatch some cereal from an unguarded box. This vulnerability stems from the use of the MD5 hashing algorithm for password authentication on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices, making it susceptible to cracking with minimal effort.

What to do

The outcome? An intruder could gain unauthorized access to your device, potentially changing settings or even controlling it remotely. That's an unexpected guest in your kitchen, fiddling with your culinary devices! To protect your devices, consider updating to the latest firmware versions (Ethernet R07 or WLAN R05) that may improve security. Additionally, change your passwords to something strong and unique! You've got this! Strengthen your defenses and keep your kitchen secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00749 · 54.4th percentile
Published
2019-10-06T15:24Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 OCT 15:24Z
    An issue was discovered on V-Zug Combi-Steam MSLQ devices before Ethernet R07 and before WLAN R05
    cvelistv5