CVE-2016-10115: Critical severity netgear arlo base station firmware vulnerability

Published Jan 4, 2017
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Updated

NETGEAR Arlo base stations with firmware 1.7.56178 and earlier, Arlo Q devices with firmware 1.8.05551 and earlier, and Arlo Q Plus devices with firmware 1.8.16094 and earlier have a default password of 12345678, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access after a factory reset or in a factory configuration.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Netgear Arlo Base Station Firmware<=1.7.5_6178
Netgear Vmb30x0
Netgear Vmk3xx0
Netgear Vms3xx0
Netgear Arlo Q Camera Firmware<=1.8.0_5551
Netgear Vmc3040
Netgear Arlo Q Plus Camera Firmware<=1.8.1_6094
Netgear Vmc3040s

Event History

Jan 4, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:10 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the affected devices for CVE-2016-10115?

The affected devices include NETGEAR Arlo base stations with firmware 1.7.5_6178 and earlier, Arlo Q devices with firmware 1.8.0_5551 and earlier, and Arlo Q Plus devices with firmware 1.8.1_6094 and earlier.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10115?

CVE-2016-10115 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the use of default credentials.

3

How do I fix CVE-2016-10115?

To fix CVE-2016-10115, change the default password from '12345678' to a strong, unique password after a factory reset.

4

What risks does CVE-2016-10115 pose?

CVE-2016-10115 poses a risk of unauthorized access to the device, allowing remote attackers to control the device.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-10115?

Yes, updating the firmware of the affected NETGEAR devices to the latest version addresses the vulnerability.

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