CVE-2011-3997 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to modify settings or access connected equipment on Opengear console servers.

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-2011-3997?

CVE-2011-3997 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Nov 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Opengear console servers with firmware before 2.2.1 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, and modify settings or access connected equipment, via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3997?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Opengear Acm5000 Console Server, Opengear Cm4000 Console Server, Opengear Im4004-5 Console Server, Opengear Im4200 Console Server, Opengear Img4000 Console Server, Opengear Kcs6000 Rackside Console Server and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3997?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2011-3997 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3997 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xmg2-v4mw-v445.

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