What is the security issue?

The security issue is a vulnerability in the Watchfire Controller Software.

Hackers can gain full control of the controller software.

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Watchfire Controller Software

First publishedJul 30, 12:00 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 12m ago

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Answer

The Watchfire Controller Software has a security vulnerability. This allows a hacker to control the software. The affected versions are BC550 12.30, BC750 11.33, BC750 12.35, BC760 12.38, BC760 13.00, and BC760DC 12.39.

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Watchfire Controller Software has a security problem. This means a hacker can control the software. The problem is in certain versions of the software. These versions can be updated to fix the problem.

Why it matters

This security issue is important because it could be used by hackers to control important systems.

In brief

What is the security issue?: The security issue is a vulnerability in the Watchfire Controller Software.
What versions are affected?: The affected versions are BC550 12.30, BC750 11.33, BC750 12.35, BC760 12.38, BC760 13.00, and BC760DC 12.39.
What can hackers do?: Hackers can gain full control of the controller software.

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The security issue is a vulnerability in the Watchfire Controller Software.
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CISAJul 30, 12:00Reports the vulnerability in a factual way.
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The affected versions are BC550 12.30, BC750 11.33, BC750 12.35, BC760 12.38, BC760 13.00, and BC760DC 12.39.
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CISAJul 30, 12:00Lists the affected versions in detail.