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CVE-2013-4218

2.1 · LOW

The InitMethodAndPassword function in InfraStack/OSAgnostic/WiMax/Agents/Supplicant/Source/SupplicantAgent.c in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 240…

Published Aug 25, 2013intelCWE-310EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2013-4218 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting intel wimax_network_service. It was published on August 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The InitMethodAndPassword function in InfraStack/OSAgnostic/WiMax/Agents/Supplicant/Source/SupplicantAgent.c in the Intel WiMAX Network Service through 1.5.2 for Intel Wireless WiMAX Connection 2400 devices uses the same RSA private key in supplicant_key.pem on all systems, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified decryption operations.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update wimax_network_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
intelwimax_network_service0Affected

References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/08/17Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911126Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/08/17Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911126

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4218?

CVE-2013-4218 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting intel wimax_network_service. It was published on August 25, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-4218?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-4218?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update wimax_network_service to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-4218?

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