CVE-2018-4071: Infoleak

Published May 6, 2019
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Updated

An exploitable Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceGetTask.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. The EmbeddedAceTLGetTask.cgi executable is used to retrieve MSCII configuration values within the configuration manager of the AirLink ES450. This binary does not have any restricted configuration settings, so once the MSCIID is discovered, any authenticated user can send configuration changes using the /cgi-bin/EmbeddedAceTLGetTask.cgi endpoint.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sierrawireless Airlink Es450 Firmware=4.9.3
Sierrawireless Airlink Es450

Event History

May 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4071?

CVE-2018-4071 is an Information Disclosure vulnerability found in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceGet_Task.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4071?

CVE-2018-4071 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

3

How does CVE-2018-4071 affect Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3?

CVE-2018-4071 allows an attacker to retrieve MSCII configuration values within the configuration manager of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3.

4

Is Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3 the only affected software?

Yes, Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3 is the only affected software.

5

How can I fix CVE-2018-4071?

To fix CVE-2018-4071, it is recommended to update Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW to the latest version available.

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