CVE-2016-4500 — MEDIUM (5.8)

Vulnerability Description

Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices allow remote authenticated users to write to the firmware, and consequently render a device unusable, by leveraging root access.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Uc-7408 Lx-Plus	-
Moxa	Uc-7408 Lx-Plus Firmware	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-152-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-152-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4500?

CVE-2016-4500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices allow remote authenticated users to write to the firmware, and consequently render a device unusable, by leveraging root access.

How severe is CVE-2016-4500?

CVE-2016-4500 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4500?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Moxa Uc-7408 Lx-Plus, Moxa Uc-7408 Lx-Plus Firmware.