icsa-16-154-01
Vulnerability from csaf_cisa
Published
2016-03-06 07:00
Modified
2025-06-05 21:43
Summary
GE MultiLink Series Hard-coded Credential Vulnerability

Notes

Legal Notice
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CISA Disclaimer
This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov
Recommended Practices
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Recommended Practices
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
Recommended Practices
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
Recommended Practices
When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize VPNs may have vulnerabilities, should be updated to the most recent version available, and are only as secure as the connected devices.
Recommended Practices
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
Recommended Practices
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
Recommended Practices
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Recommended Practices
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Recommended Practices
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
Recommended Practices
CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.


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{
  "document": {
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    "csaf_version": "2.0",
    "distribution": {
      "text": "Disclosure is not limited",
      "tlp": {
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    "lang": "en-US",
    "notes": [
      {
        "category": "legal_disclaimer",
        "text": "All information products included in https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics are provided \"as is\" for informational purposes only. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not provide any warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within. DHS does not endorse any commercial product or service, referenced in this product or otherwise. Further dissemination of this product is governed by the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) marking in the header. For more information about TLP, see https://us-cert.cisa.gov/tlp/.",
        "title": "Legal Notice"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov",
        "title": "CISA Disclaimer"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize VPNs may have vulnerabilities, should be updated to the most recent version available, and are only as secure as the connected devices.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
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        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.",
        "title": "Recommended Practices"
      }
    ],
    "publisher": {
      "category": "coordinator",
      "contact_details": "central@cisa.dhs.gov",
      "name": "CISA",
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    },
    "references": [
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "ICS Advisory ICSA-16-154-01 JSON",
        "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2016/icsa-16-154-01.json"
      },
      {
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        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-16-154-01"
      },
      {
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      },
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        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems"
      },
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        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
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      },
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      },
      {
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        "summary": "Recommended Practices",
        "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/tips/ST04-014"
      }
    ],
    "title": "GE MultiLink Series Hard-coded Credential Vulnerability",
    "tracking": {
      "current_release_date": "2025-06-05T21:43:41.444616Z",
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        "date": "2025-06-05T21:43:41.444498Z",
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      "status": "final",
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          {
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              {
                "category": "product_version_range",
                "name": "\u003cfirmware_5.5.0",
                "product": {
                  "name": "GE GE ML800 Switch: \u003cfirmware_5.5.0",
                  "product_id": "CSAFPID-0001"
                }
              }
            ],
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            "name": "GE ML800 Switch"
          },
          {
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              {
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                "name": "\u003cfirmware_5.5.0k",
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            "name": "GE ML1600 Switch"
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          {
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                  "product_id": "CSAFPID-0006"
                }
              }
            ],
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            "name": "GE ML3000 Switch"
          },
          {
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                "category": "product_version_range",
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              }
            ],
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  "vulnerabilities": [
    {
      "cve": "CVE-2016-2310",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-259",
        "name": "Use of Hard-coded Password"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "summary",
          "text": "General Electric (GE) Multilink ML800, ML1200, ML1600, and ML2400 switches with firmware before 5.5.0 and ML810, ML3000, and ML3100 switches with firmware before 5.5.0k have hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify configuration settings via the web interface.",
          "title": "Vulnerability Summary"
        }
      ],
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          "CSAFPID-0002",
          "CSAFPID-0003",
          "CSAFPID-0004",
          "CSAFPID-0005",
          "CSAFPID-0006",
          "CSAFPID-0007"
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      },
      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "GE has released new firmware versions for the MultiLink series managed switches that resolve the identified vulnerability. GE recommends that asset owners install firmware upgrades on affected devices. Firmware Version 5.5.0 resolves the vulnerability for the ML800, ML1200, ML1600, and ML2400. Firmware Version 5.5.0k resolves the vulnerability for the ML810, ML3000, and ML3100.",
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            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ]
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "The new firmware version for the ML800 switch, Version 5.5.0, is available at the following location: (https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml800\u0026type=7)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml800\u0026type=7"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "The new firmware version for the ML810 switch, Version 5.5.0k, is available at the following location: (https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml810\u0026type=7)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml810\u0026type=7"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "The new firmware version for the ML1200 switch, Version 5.5.0, is available at the following location: (https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml1200\u0026type=7)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml1200\u0026type=7"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "The new firmware version for the ML1600 switch, Version 5.5.0, is available at the following location: (https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml1600\u0026type=7)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml1600\u0026type=7"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "The new firmware version for the ML2400 switch, Version 5.5.0, is available at the following location: (https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml2400\u0026type=7)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml2400\u0026type=7"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "The new firmware version for the ML3000 and ML3100 switches, Version 5.5.0k, is available at the following location: (https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml3000\u0026type=7)",
          "product_ids": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ],
          "url": "https://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/Resources.aspx?prod=ml3000\u0026type=7"
        }
      ],
      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "baseScore": 10.0,
            "baseSeverity": "CRITICAL",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
            "version": "3.0"
          },
          "products": [
            "CSAFPID-0001",
            "CSAFPID-0002",
            "CSAFPID-0003",
            "CSAFPID-0004",
            "CSAFPID-0005",
            "CSAFPID-0006",
            "CSAFPID-0007"
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}


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