What is the severity of CVE-2016-4500?

CVE-2016-4500 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote authenticated users to render Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices unusable.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4500?

To fix CVE-2016-4500, ensure that your device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Moxa, which may contain patches addressing this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-4500?

CVE-2016-4500 affects Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices and their associated firmware.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4500?

CVE-2016-4500 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who leverage root access to write to the firmware.

What are the implications of CVE-2016-4500?

The implications of CVE-2016-4500 include potential complete device failure, as it allows unauthorized modifications to critical device firmware.

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CVE-2016-4500

medium

5.8

CWE

254

1/6/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4500

First published: Wed Jun 01 2016(Updated: )

Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices allow remote authenticated users to write to the firmware, and consequently render a device unusable, by leveraging root access.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus
Moxa Uc-7408 Lx-plus Firmware

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Reference Links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-152-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4500?
CVE-2016-4500 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote authenticated users to render Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices unusable.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4500?
To fix CVE-2016-4500, ensure that your device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Moxa, which may contain patches addressing this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4500?
CVE-2016-4500 affects Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices and their associated firmware.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4500?
CVE-2016-4500 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who leverage root access to write to the firmware.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-4500?
The implications of CVE-2016-4500 include potential complete device failure, as it allows unauthorized modifications to critical device firmware.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4500?
CVE-2016-4500 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote authenticated users to render Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices unusable.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4500?
To fix CVE-2016-4500, ensure that your device firmware is updated to the latest version provided by Moxa, which may contain patches addressing this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4500?
CVE-2016-4500 affects Moxa UC-7408 LX-Plus devices and their associated firmware.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4500?
CVE-2016-4500 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who leverage root access to write to the firmware.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-4500?
The implications of CVE-2016-4500 include potential complete device failure, as it allows unauthorized modifications to critical device firmware.