CVE-2015-6464: High severity moxa eds-405a firmware vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2015
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Updated

The administrative web interface on Moxa EDS-405A and EDS-408A switches with firmware before 3.6 allows remote authenticated users to bypass a read-only protection mechanism by using Firefox with a web-developer plugin.

Affected Software

4 affected components
MOXA Eds-405a Firmware<=3.4
MOXA Eds-408a Firmware<=3.4
MOXA EDS-405A
MOXA EDS-408A

Event History

Sep 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6464?

CVE-2015-6464 has a medium severity rating due to its implications for unauthorized access in the administrative interface.

2

How can remote authenticated users exploit CVE-2015-6464?

Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2015-6464 by using Firefox along with a web-developer plugin to bypass the read-only protection mechanism.

3

Which Moxa devices are affected by CVE-2015-6464?

CVE-2015-6464 affects Moxa EDS-405A and EDS-408A switches running firmware versions prior to 3.6.

4

How do I fix CVE-2015-6464?

To fix CVE-2015-6464, update the firmware of Moxa EDS-405A and EDS-408A switches to version 3.6 or later.

5

Can I still use the affected versions of Moxa firmware safely?

Using affected versions of Moxa firmware is not recommended as it may expose the system to potential unauthorized access risks.

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