CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-4062

First published: Mon May 06 2019(Updated: )

A hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists in the snmpd function of the Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. Activating snmpd outside of the WebUI can cause the activation of the hard-coded credentials, resulting in the exposure of a privileged user. An attacker can activate snmpd without any configuration changes to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sierrawireless Airlink Es450 Firmware=4.9.3
Sierrawireless Airlink Es450

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-4062?

    CVE-2018-4062 is a hard-coded credentials vulnerability in the snmpd function of the Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3.

  • How can the hard-coded credentials vulnerability in CVE-2018-4062 be exploited?

    Activating snmpd outside of the WebUI can cause the activation of the hard-coded credentials, resulting in the exposure of a privileged user.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-4062?

    CVE-2018-4062 has a severity rating of 8.1 (critical).

  • What software versions are affected by the hard-coded credentials vulnerability in CVE-2018-4062?

    The Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3 is affected by the hard-coded credentials vulnerability.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2018-4062?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-4062 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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