CVE-2016-2333
CVE-2016-2333 is a high-severity vulnerability in Systech Syslink Sl-1000 Modular Gateway Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Systech Syslink Sl-1000 Modular Gateway Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
SysLINK SL-1000 Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Modular Gateway devices with firmware before 01A.8 use the same hardcoded encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2333?
- SysLINK SL-1000 Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Modular Gateway devices with firmware before 01A.8 use the same hardcoded encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2333?
- CVE-2016-2333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-2333 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-2333?
- CVE-2016-2333 affects Systech Syslink Sl-1000 Modular Gateway Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-2333?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-2333 published?
- CVE-2016-2333 was published on 2016-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:systech:syslink_sl-1000_modular_gateway_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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