Firmware Authenticity Vulnerability in Motorola MBTS Base Radio
CVE-2023-23773
7.2HIGH
Summary
The Motorola MBTS Base Radio lacks essential cryptographic signature validation for firmware updates, creating a potential entry point for attackers. By exploiting this weakness, an authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code, extract sensitive key materials, and even establish a persistent presence on the affected device. This vulnerability underscores the importance of robust firmware authenticity checks in maintaining the integrity of critical communication infrastructure.
Affected Version(s)
EBTS/MBTS Base Radio R05.x2.57
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Midnight Blue