Sierra Wireless GX 440 ALEOS Firmware access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Sierra Wireless GX 440. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component ALEOS Firmware. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-5071. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sierra Wireless GX 440 (affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component ALEOS Firmware. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The bug was discovered 06/09/2016. The weakness was published 04/10/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at carvesystems.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5071 since 05/26/2016. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 304 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-99514, VDB-99515, VDB-99516 and VDB-99517. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

05/26/2016 🔍
06/09/2016 +14 days 🔍
04/09/2017 +304 days 🔍
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08/28/2020 +1236 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: carvesystems.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-5071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99520
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-5071 - Sierra Wireless - GX 440 - Privilege Escalation Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2017 09:57
Updated: 08/28/2020 09:28
Changes: 04/10/2017 09:57 (57), 08/28/2020 09:28 (2)
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