CVE-2018-16198: High 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 may allow an attacker on the same network segment to access a non-documented developer screen to perform operations 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-2018-16198?

CVE-2018-16198 has a medium severity level as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive features on affected devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16198?

To fix CVE-2018-16198, it is recommended to update the affected Toshiba Home gateways to firmware version 1.2.10 or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-16198?

CVE-2018-16198 affects the Toshiba Home gateway models HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A with firmware version 1.2.9 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2018-16198 enable?

CVE-2018-16198 enables an attacker on the same network segment to access a non-documented developer screen for unauthorized operations on the device.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2018-16198?

As of now, there are no publicly reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2018-16198.

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