CVE-2016-5799: Critical severity moxa oncell g3001 firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 24, 2016
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Updated

Moxa OnCell G3100V2 devices before 2.8 and G3111, G3151, G3211, and G3251 devices before 1.7 do not properly restrict authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

7 affected components
MOXA Oncell G3001 Firmware<=1.6
MOXA OnCell G3111
MOXA Oncell G3151
MOXA Oncell G3211
MOXA Oncell G3251
MOXA Oncell G3100v2 Firmware<=2.7
MOXA OnCell G3100V2

Event History

Aug 24, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5799?

CVE-2016-5799 is considered to have a medium severity due to its potential to allow brute-force attacks on authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5799?

To fix CVE-2016-5799, update the Moxa OnCell G3100V2 devices to version 2.8 or higher and other affected models to their respective fixed versions.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-5799?

CVE-2016-5799 affects Moxa OnCell G3100V2 devices before version 2.8 and OnCell G3001 devices before version 1.6.

4

Can CVE-2016-5799 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5799 can be exploited remotely by attackers using brute-force techniques to gain unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5799?

While updating firmware is the recommended solution, temporarily restricting access through network controls may help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2016-5799.

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