CVE-2023-44318

Summary

CVE-2023-44318 reveals a vulnerability in certain devices where the configuration backups are obfuscated using a hardcoded key. This issue poses a risk as an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges or one who manages to obtain a configuration backup can extract sensitive configuration information from the exported file. The use of a hardcoded key weakens the security of the backup process, making it essential for device manufacturers to issue patches and implement stronger encryption methods for these backups.

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