7.5
CWE
200 522
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-6046: Infoleak

First published: Fri Jun 30 2017(Updated: )

An Insufficiently Protected Credentials issue was discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE, all versions prior to 4.0.14, and AirLink Raven XT, all versions prior to 4.0.11. Sensitive information is insufficiently protected during transmission and vulnerable to sniffing, which could lead to information disclosure.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven Xe Firmware<=-
Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven Xe Firmware
Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven Xt Firmware
Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven Xt Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-6046?

    CVE-2017-6046 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to the risk of sensitive information exposure during transmission.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-6046?

    To fix CVE-2017-6046, update the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE firmware to version 4.0.14 or later, and the Raven XT firmware to version 4.0.11 or later.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2017-6046?

    CVE-2017-6046 affects the Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven XE and Raven XT devices running firmware versions prior to 4.0.14 and 4.0.11, respectively.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-6046?

    The consequences of CVE-2017-6046 include the potential exposure of sensitive information due to insufficient protection during data transmission.

  • Is CVE-2017-6046 associated with remote attacks?

    CVE-2017-6046 is more related to local network vulnerabilities, as attackers would need access to sniff the unprotected transmissions.

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