Weak Password Vulnerability in Sierra Wireless GX 440 Devices
CVE-2016-5066

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Sierrawireless

Status
Sierra Wireless Gx 440 Devices With Aleos Firmware 4.3.2
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2017

What is CVE-2016-5066?

The Sierra Wireless GX 440 device, operating on ALEOS firmware version 4.3.2, is susceptible to unauthorized access due to the use of weak passwords for several critical accounts, including admin, rauser, sconsole, and user accounts. This vulnerability poses significant security risks, enabling potential attackers to gain control over the device and its network functionalities. Ensuring strong, complex passwords is essential to mitigate these risks and enhance overall device security.

Affected Version(s)

Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2

References

https://carvesystems.com/sierra-wireless-2016-advisory.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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