CVE-2009-5149: Medium severity arris na model 862 gw mono firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 21, 2015

Updated

Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices with firmware TS0703128100611 through TS0705125D031115 have predictable technician passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the web management interface, related to a "password of the day" issue.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Arris Na Model 862 Gw Mono Firmware=ts070593c_073013

Arris Na Model 862 Gw Mono Firmware=ts0703128_100611

Arris Na Model 862 Gw Mono Firmware=ts0703135_112211

Arris Na Model 862 Gw Mono Firmware=ts0705125_062314

Arris Na Model 862 Gw Mono Firmware=ts0705125d_031115

Arris DG860A

Arris TG862A

Arris TG862G

Remediation

Patch Available

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.harrygonzalez.arrispod

Event History

Nov 21, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

11:59 AM

DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5149?

CVE-2009-5149 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of unauthorized access to the affected devices.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5149?

To fix CVE-2009-5149, upgrade the firmware of Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices to the latest version that addresses the predictable technician passwords issue.

What devices are affected by CVE-2009-5149?

CVE-2009-5149 affects Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices running specific firmware versions from TS0703128_100611 to TS0705125D_031115.

What is the main issue with CVE-2009-5149?

The main issue with CVE-2009-5149 is the predictable technician passwords that can be exploited, allowing attackers to gain remote access via the web management interface.

Are all firmware versions of Arris devices vulnerable to CVE-2009-5149?

No, only specific firmware versions in the TS0703128 through TS0705125D range are vulnerable to CVE-2009-5149.