CVE-2023-40463
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CVE-2023-40463 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in a directory accessible to a user with root privileges or equivalent access. . EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in a directory accessible to a user with root privileges or equivalent access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sierrawireless | Aleos | <= 4.16.0 |
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Timeline
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