CVE-2019-3950: Critical severity arlo vmb3010 firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 9, 2019
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Updated

Arlo Basestation firmware 1.12.0.127940 and prior contain a hardcoded username and password combination that allows root access to the device when an onboard serial interface is connected to.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Arlo Vmb3010 Firmware<1.12.2.3_2762
Arlo Vmb3010
Arlo Vmb4000 Firmware<1.12.2.3_2762
Arlo Vmb4000
Arlo Vmb3500 Firmware<1.12.2.4_2773
Arlo Vmb3500
Arlo Vmb4500 Firmware<1.12.2.4_2773
Arlo Vmb4500
Arlo Vmb5000 Firmware<1.12.2.2_2824
Arlo Vmb5000

Event History

Jul 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:18 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3950?

CVE-2019-3950 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the hardcoded credentials that allow root access to the device.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3950?

To mitigate CVE-2019-3950, upgrade the Arlo Firmware to version 1.12.2.3_2762 or later.

3

Which Arlo devices are affected by CVE-2019-3950?

CVE-2019-3950 affects Arlo devices running firmware versions 1.12.0.1_27940 and earlier, including VMB3010, VMB4000, VMB3500, VMB4500, and VMB5000.

4

What happens if CVE-2019-3950 is exploited?

If CVE-2019-3950 is exploited, an attacker can gain unauthorized root access to the device via an onboard serial interface.

5

Is there a standard procedure to verify if my device is affected by CVE-2019-3950?

To verify if your device is affected by CVE-2019-3950, check the firmware version against the known vulnerable versions listed in the vulnerability details.

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