CVE-2016-6552 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Green Packet DX-350 uses non-random default credentials of: root:wimax. A remote network attacker can gain privileged access to a vulnerable device.

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
Greenpacket	Dx-350 Firmware	-
Greenpacket	Dx-350	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970379Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93806Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/970379Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93806Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6552?

CVE-2016-6552 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Green Packet DX-350 uses non-random default credentials of: root:wimax. A remote network attacker can gain privileged access to a vulnerable device.

How severe is CVE-2016-6552?

CVE-2016-6552 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-2016-6552?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Greenpacket Dx-350 Firmware, Greenpacket Dx-350.