CVE-2013-2819 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can install malicious firmware on Sierra Wireless AirLink gateways by exploiting cleartext credentials during update actions.

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-2013-2819?

CVE-2013-2819 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X EV-DO gateway 4221_4.0.11.003 and 4228_4.0.11.003 allows remote attackers to install Trojan horse firmware by leveraging cleartext credentials in a crafted (1) update or (2) reprogramming action.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2819?

It affects 19 products.

Products include Sierrawireless Airlink Mp At\&t, Sierrawireless Airlink Mp At\&t Wifi, Sierrawireless Airlink Mp Bell, Sierrawireless Airlink Mp Bell Wifi, Sierrawireless Airlink Mp Row, Sierrawireless Airlink Mp Row Wifi and 13 more.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2819?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2819 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-2819 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2819 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqpr-xx7q-65g6.

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