CVE-2023-4420

Summary

CVE-2023-4420 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the SICK LMS5xx series. This issue arises due to the absence of Transport Layer Security (TLS) in the communication between the LMS5xx and its clients. A remote, unprivileged attacker can exploit this weakness by conducting Man-In-The-Middle attacks, enabling them to intercept and eavesdrop on the communication. Sensitive information transmitted between the devices could be unlawfully disclosed. Moreover, attackers could potentially manipulate the data being transmitted, causing potential harm.

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