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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2016-5799

critical

CWE

285

24/8/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5799

First published: Wed Aug 24 2016(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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Moxa Oncell G3001 Firmware	<=1.6
Moxa OnCell Gateway G3111
Moxa Oncell Gateway Firmware
Moxa Oncell Gateway Firmware
Moxa Oncell G3251 Firmware
Moxa Oncell G3100v2 Firmware	<=2.7
Moxa Oncell G3100v2 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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