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CVE-2024-6656: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability (CVE-2024-6656) was identified in TNB Mobile Solutions Cockpit Software versions before v2.13. The vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive strings within an executable (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Additionally, it received a CVSS v4.0 score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-798 (Use of Hard-coded Credentials) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive strings within the executable, potentially exposing hard-coded credentials. This could lead to unauthorized access and compromise of system security (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should upgrade to Cockpit Software version 2.13 or later to address this vulnerability (NVD).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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