CVE-2023-40463
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.2 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Dec 4, 2023
Updated: Dec 8, 2023
CWE ID 798
Summary
CVE-2023-40463 is a vulnerability affecting ALEOS 4.16 and earlier versions. In debugging mode, an authenticated user with administrative privileges can store the SHA512 hash of the common root password in a directory accessible to users with root privileges or equivalent access. This issue poses a significant security risk, as the hash can be easily accessed and potentially used to gain unauthorized access to the system.
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Affected Products
- Sierra Wireless ALEOS
Affected Vendors
- Sierra Wireless
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