CWE-431

Missing Handler

A handler is not available or implemented.

CVE-2021-40334 (GCVE-0-2021-40334)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2021-12-02 18:28
Modified
2024-09-16 23:11
CWE
Summary
Missing Handler vulnerability in the proprietary management protocol (port TCP 5558) of Hitachi Energy FOX61x, XCM20 allows an attacker that exploits the vulnerability by activating SSH on port TCP 5558 to cause disruption to the NMS and NE communication. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy FOX61x versions prior to R15A. Hitachi Energy XCM20 versions prior to R15A.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Hitachi Energy FOX61x Version: R15A   < R15A
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Mitigation

Phase: Implementation

Description:

  • Handle all possible situations (e.g. error condition).
Mitigation

Phase: Implementation

Description:

  • If an operation can throw an Exception, implement a handler for that specific exception.

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