CVE-2016-5071 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 execute the management web application as root.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

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-264

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-2016-5071?

CVE-2016-5071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 execute the management web application as root.

How severe is CVE-2016-5071?

CVE-2016-5071 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5071?

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