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CVE-2017-15043

UnknownEPSS 4.24%

Last modified

CVE-2017-15043 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400, GX440, ES440, and LS300 routers with firmware before 4.4.5 and GX450, ES450, RV50, RV50X, MP70, and MP70E routers with firmware before 4.9 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of an affected system, including issuing commands with root privileges. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation on user-controlled input in an HTTP request to the targeted device. EPSS estimates a 4.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400, GX440, ES440, and LS300 routers with firmware before 4.4.5 and GX450, ES450, RV50, RV50X, MP70, and MP70E routers with firmware before 4.9 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of an affected system, including issuing commands with root privileges. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation on user-controlled input in an HTTP request to the targeted device. An attacker in possession of router login credentials could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected system.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.24%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SierrawirelessGx440 Firmware< 4.4.5
SierrawirelessEs440 Firmware< 4.4.5
SierrawirelessLs300 Firmware< 4.4.5
SierrawirelessGx400 Firmware< 4.4.5
SierrawirelessEs450 Firmware< 4.9
SierrawirelessRv50 Firmware< 4.9
SierrawirelessRv50x Firmware< 4.9
SierrawirelessMp70 Firmware< 4.9
SierrawirelessMp70e Firmware< 4.9
SierrawirelessGx450 Firmware< 4.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15043?
A vulnerability in Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400, GX440, ES440, and LS300 routers with firmware before 4.4.5 and GX450, ES450, RV50, RV50X, MP70, and MP70E routers with firmware before 4.9 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of an affected system, including issuing commands with root privileges. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation on user-controlled input in an HTTP request to the targeted device. An attacker in possession of router login credentials could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected system.
How severe is CVE-2017-15043?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15043 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15043?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST