CVE-2015-2907 Hardcoded credentials in Mobile Devices (MDI) OBD-II dongles

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access to Mobile Devices OBD-II dongles using hardcoded SSH credentials, potentially leading to full device compromise.

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-2015-2907?

CVE-2015-2907 is a critical vulnerability in Munic Mobile Devices (MDI) OBD-II dongles, published on 23 Aug 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Mobile Devices (aka MDI) C4 OBD-II dongles with firmware 2.x and 3.4.x, as used in Metromile Pulse and other products, have hardcoded SSH credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging knowledge of the required username and password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2907?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mobile Devices C4 Obd-Ii Dongle Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2907?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-2907 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-2907 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2907 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36vf-gm3g-hgwj.

Is CVE-2015-2907 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free