CVE-2019-3908 : Security Advisory and Response

Premisys Identicard version 3.1.190 has a vulnerability where backup files are stored as encrypted zip files with a hard-coded and unchangeable password, potentially exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2019-3908

This CVE involves a security issue in Premisys Identicard version 3.1.190 related to the storage of encrypted backup files.

What is CVE-2019-3908?

The vulnerability in Premisys Identicard 3.1.190 allows unauthorized individuals to decrypt and access sensitive information by exploiting the hard-coded password used for encrypted zip files.

The Impact of CVE-2019-3908

The presence of a hard-coded password for encrypted backups in Premisys Identicard 3.1.190 poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially leading to data breaches and privacy violations.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-3908

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The backup files in Premisys Identicard version 3.1.190 are saved as encrypted zip files with a predetermined and unchangeable password, making it susceptible to decryption by unauthorized parties.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Premisys Identicard 3.1.190
Version: Premisys Identicard 3.1.190

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized individuals gaining access to the encrypted backup files can exploit the hard-coded password to decrypt and retrieve sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-3908, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access to backup files.
Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive data.
Encrypt sensitive information with strong, unique passwords.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Train employees on data security best practices and the importance of secure password management.

Patching and Updates

Update to a patched version of Premisys Identicard to eliminate the hard-coded password vulnerability.