CVE-2009-5149 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain administrative access to Arris devices via predictable technician passwords in the web interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-5149?

CVE-2009-5149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices with firmware TS0703128_100611 through TS0705125D_031115 have predictable technician passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the web management interface, related to a "password of the day" issue.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5149?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arris Na Model 862 Gw Mono Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5149?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5149 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-5149 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5149 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v79v-rjff-38ph.

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