CVE-2018-16197: Medium severity toshiba hem-gw16a vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2019
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Updated

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A 1.2.9 and earlier, Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A 1.2.9 and earlier allows an attacker on the same network segment to bypass access restriction to access the information and files stored on the affected device.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Toshiba HEM-GW16A firmware<=1.2.9
Toshiba HEM-GW16A
Toshiba HEM-GW26A firmware<=1.2.9
Toshiba HEM-GW26A

Event History

Jan 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16197?

CVE-2018-16197 has a severity rating that indicates a medium risk due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information on the device.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16197?

To fix CVE-2018-16197, you should upgrade the firmware of your Toshiba Home gateway models HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A to version 1.2.10 or later.

3

What are the affected devices for CVE-2018-16197?

CVE-2018-16197 affects Toshiba Home gateway models HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A with firmware versions 1.2.9 and earlier.

4

Can I mitigate CVE-2018-16197 without updating?

Mitigating the effects of CVE-2018-16197 without updating is challenging; restricting network access and monitoring device activity is advisable.

5

Is CVE-2018-16197 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2018-16197 can be easily exploited by attackers on the same network segment, posing a security risk.

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