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CVE-2023-6728 (GCVE-0-2023-6728)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-10-17 12:16 – Updated: 2024-11-05 19:32
VLAI
Title
Nokia SR OS: BOF File Encryption Vulnerability
Summary
Nokia SR OS bof.cfg file encryption is vulnerable to a brute force attack. This weakness allows an attacker in possession of the encrypted file to decrypt the bof.cfg file and obtain the BOF configuration content.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-10-17 15:02 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Nokia SR OS (7250 IXR, 7450 ESS, 7750 SR, 7950 IXR, VSR), 7705 SAR OS, 7210 SAS OS Affected: All supported releases prior to Release 24
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