CVE-2016-2230 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openelec	Openelec	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544527Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://github.com/RasPlex/RasPlex/issues/453
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544527Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://github.com/RasPlex/RasPlex/issues/453

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2230?

CVE-2016-2230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

How severe is CVE-2016-2230?

CVE-2016-2230 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2230?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openelec Openelec.