CVE-2015-3971 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and read or write files on Janitza UMG devices via an unauthenticated debug 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-2015-3971?

CVE-2015-3971 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The debug interface on Janitza UMG 508, 509, 511, 604, and 605 devices does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or write to files, or execute arbitrary JASIC code, via a session on TCP port 1239.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3971?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Janitza Umg 508, Janitza Umg 509, Janitza Umg 511, Janitza Umg 604, Janitza Umg 605.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2015-3971 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3971 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j24h-7v3v-82gc.

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