Panasonic Arbitrator Back-End Server (BES) MK 2.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 4.08.003.0, when USB Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, and MK 3.0 VPU before 9.3.1 build 5.06.000.0, when Embedded Wi-Fi or Direct LAN is enabled, does not use encryption, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for client-server traffic, as demonstrated by Active Directory credential information.
CVE-2014-9596 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 4 products from panasonic, from panasonic, from panasonic and 1 other, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2015-01-15T23:59:00.053
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv2: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | panasonic | arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_3.0_vpu_firmware | ≤ 9.3.1 | Yes |
| Hardware | panasonic | arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_3.0_vpu | - | Yes |
| Operating System | panasonic | arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_2.0_vpu_firmware | ≤ 9.3.1 | Yes |
| Hardware | panasonic | arbitrator_back-end_server_mk_2.0_vpu | - | Yes |
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