# ICS Advisory (ICSA-20-177-01)
## ENTTEC Lighting Controllers (Update A)
Original release date: September 15, 2020
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## 1\. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
* **CVSS v3 8.8**
* **ATTENTION:** Exploitable remotely/low skill level to exploit/public exploits are available
* **Vendor:** ENTTEC
* **Equipment:** Datagate Mk2, Storm 24, Pixelator, E-Streamer Mk2
* **Vulnerabilities:** Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key, Cross-site Scripting, Improper Access Control, Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
## 2\. UPDATE INFORMATION
This updated advisory is a follow-up to the original advisory titled
ICSA-20-177-01 ENTTEC Lighting Controllers that was published June 25, 2020,
on the ICS webpage on us-cert.gov.
## 3\. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to
gain unauthorized SSH/SCP access to devices, inject malicious code, run
commands with root privileges, and read, write, and execute files in system
directories as any user.
## 4\. TECHNICAL DETAILS
### 4.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
ENTTEC reports these vulnerabilities affect firmware Version
70044_update_05032019-482 and prior for the following lighting control
products:
* Datagate Mk2
* Storm 24
* Pixelator
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* E-Streamer Mk2 (End of Life)
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### 4.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW
#### 4.2.1 [USE OF HARD-CODED CRYPTOGRAPHIC KEY
CWE-321](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/321.html)
The lighting controller products include hard-coded SSH keys for remote SSH
and SCP access as the root user.
[CVE-2019-12776](http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2019-12776)
has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 has been
calculated; the CVSS vector string is
([AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)).
#### 4.2.2 [IMPROPER NEUTRALIZATION OF INPUT DURING WEB PAGE GENERATION
('CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING')
CWE-79](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html)
Several stored XSS vulnerabilities have been identified in ENTTEC's Datagate
Mk2 web configuration software, which could allow an unauthenticated threat
actor to inject malicious code directly into the application.
[CVE-2019-12774](http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2019-12774)
has been assigned to these vulnerabilities. A CVSS v3 base score of 6.1 has
been calculated; the CVSS vector string is
([AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)).
#### 4.2.3 [IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL
CWE-284](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/284.html)
The lighting controller products enable high privileged root access via sudo
capability without requiring appropriate access control.
[CVE-2019-12775](http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2019-12775)
has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 has been
calculated; the CVSS vector string is
([AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)).
#### 4.2.4 [INCORRECT PERMISSION ASSIGNMENT FOR CRITICAL RESOURCE
CWE-732](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/732.html)
The system replaces permissions by the underlying operating system with highly
insecure read, write, and execute directory permissions for all users.
[CVE-2019-12777](http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2019-12777)
has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 has been
calculated; the CVSS vector string is
([AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H](https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)).
### 4.3 BACKGROUND
* **CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS:** Commercial Facilities
* **COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED:** Worldwide
* **COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION:** Australia
### 4.4 RESEARCHER
Mark Cross reported these vulnerabilities to CISA.
## 5\. MITIGATIONS
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ENTTEC has released RevB (June 2020) firmware that provides additional
security measures to mitigate these vulnerabilities. ENTTEC recommends the
Datagate Mk2, Storm 24, and Pixelator units should be updated to [RevB (June
2020) firmware](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/enttec-firmware-
builds/70044-70050-70060/70044_update_26062020-1521.bin) or newer. Once the
firmware is updated and the device is configured, ENTTEC recommends locking
the unit via the front panel menu. For more information see the [ENTTEC
Security bulletin](https://www.enttec.com/us-cert-security-vulnerability-
claim/).
The E-Streamer Mk2 is discontinued and is no longer supported by ENTTEC.
ENTTEC recommends upgrading to the S-PLAY to replace this product.
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ENTTEC recommends devices should be located behind appropriate firewalls and
network controls, and not accessible from the Internet.
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of
exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should:
* Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure that they are [not accessible from the Internet](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01).
* Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls, and isolate them from the business network.
* When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize that VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk
assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for [control systems security recommended
practices](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/recommended-practices) on the ICS
webpage on [us-cert.gov](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics). Several recommended
practices are available for reading and download, including [Improving
Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth
Strategies](https://www.us-
cert.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-
CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf).
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly
available on the [ICS webpage on us-cert.gov](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics) in
the Technical Information Paper, [ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion
Detection and Mitigation Strategies](https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/tips/ICS-
TIP-12-146-01B).
Organizations observing any suspected malicious activity should follow their
established internal procedures and report their findings to CISA for tracking
and correlation against other incidents.
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