Remote Access Server (RAS): Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
CVE-2022-3703 is a critical-severity insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability in Remote Access Server (RAS) from ETIC Telecom, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Remote Access Server (RAS) versions: 4.5.0 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of Remote Access Server (RAS) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETIC Telecom | Remote Access Server (RAS) | 4.5.0 and earlier | Not stated |
| Etictelecom | Remote Access Server Firmware | 4.5.0 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.6 | High | CNA (hq.dhs.gov) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 10.0 | Critical | NVD |
Official description
All versions of ETIC Telecom Remote Access Server (RAS) 4.5.0 and prior’s web portal is vulnerable to accepting malicious firmware packages that could provide a backdoor to an attacker and provide privilege escalation to the device.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
More Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerabilities (CWE-345)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Patches and release notes
- cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-307-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Other vulnerabilities in Remote Access Server (RAS)
- 8.6 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 10.0 Critical severity
Recent Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerabilities
- 8.6 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.9 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
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