Input Sanitization Flaw in UpdateRebootMgr Service of ALEOS by Sierra Wireless
CVE-2020-8781

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sierrawireless

Status
Aleos
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-8781?

A vulnerability exists in the UpdateRebootMgr service of ALEOS versions 4.11 and later due to inadequate input sanitization. This flaw enables low-privilege processes to escalate their privileges to root, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive system functions. Users of affected ALEOS versions should review security bulletins and apply necessary updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/security-bull...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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