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Insecure Default Initialization of Resource

CVE-2017-12736

High
8.8/10

Summary

After initial configuration, the Ruggedcom Discovery Protocol (RCDP) is still able to write to the device under certain conditions. This could allow an attacker located in the adjacent network of the targeted device to perform unauthorized administrative actions.

  • LOW
  • ADJACENT_NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-1188 - Insecure Default Initialization of Resource

The software initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published