Number: AV20-290
Date: 7 August 2020
On 6 August 2020 ICS-CERT published an Advisory to highlight an information disclosure vulnerability in the Power Line Communications (PLC) Bus of multiple trailer and brake manufacturers.
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-01
Exploitation of this vulnerability by an actor in close physical proximity with an active antenna could result in the exposure of sensitive information.
The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the provided web link, perform the suggested mitigations and apply the necessary manufacturer update.
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