Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Sierra Wireless GX 440 Devices
CVE-2016-5068

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-2016-5068?

Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices running ALEOS firmware version 4.3.2 are susceptible to an authentication bypass vulnerability. This issue allows unauthorized access to critical system tasks via Embedded_Ace_Get_Task.cgi requests, enabling an attacker to manipulate device configurations without needing user authentication. Organizations using these devices should implement immediate measures to secure their systems against potential exploitation.

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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