CVE-2019-11855 ALEOS LAN-Side RPC Server

High 8.1 Published Updated

An RPC server enabled by default on the LAN interface allows unauthorized access, potentially leading to security bypass or code execution on Sierra Wireless ALEOS gateways.

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-2019-11855?

CVE-2019-11855 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An RPC server is enabled by default on the gateway's LAN of ALEOS before 4.12.0, 4.9.5, and 4.4.9.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-11855?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sierrawireless Aleos.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11855?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-11855 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-2019-11855 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-11855 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4gm5-xfm8-4jhf.

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