CVE-2016-5068 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 do not require authentication for Embedded_Ace_Get_Task.cgi requests.

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
Sierrawireless	Aleos Firmware	4.3.2
Sierrawireless	Gx 440	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://carvesystems.com/sierra-wireless-2016-advisory.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
https://carvesystems.com/sierra-wireless-2016-advisory.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5068?

CVE-2016-5068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 do not require authentication for Embedded_Ace_Get_Task.cgi requests.

How severe is CVE-2016-5068?

CVE-2016-5068 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-2016-5068?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sierrawireless Aleos Firmware, Sierrawireless Gx 440.