CVE-2017-6044 Missing authorization in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT
Remote attackers can access sensitive functions like file upload and device reboot without authentication due to improper authorization in Sierra Wireless AirLink devices.
- 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-2017-6044?
CVE-2017-6044 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT, published on 30 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An Improper Authorization issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4.0.14, and AirLink Raven XT, all versions prior to 4.0.11. Several files and directories can be accessed without authentication, which may allow a remote attacker to perform sensitive functions including arbitrary file upload, file download, and device reboot.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6044?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven Xe Firmware, Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven Xt Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6044?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6044 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-2017-6044 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6044 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and XT
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vxj-c9wj-5m6q.