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CVE-2024-29941

8.0 · HIGH

Insecure storage of the ICT MIFARE and DESFire encryption keys in the firmware binary allows malicious actors to create credentials for any site code and card number that is using the default ICT e…

Published May 6, 2024CWE-522EPSS 0.11%

Overview

CVE-2024-29941 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Insecure storage of the ICT MIFARE and DESFire encryption keys in the firmware

binary allows malicious actors to create credentials for any site code and card number that is using the default

ICT encryption.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29941?

CVE-2024-29941 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 6, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-29941?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, rated HIGH. 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-2024-29941?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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