CVE-2020-8781
First published: Tue Oct 06 2020(Updated: )
Lack of input sanitization in UpdateRebootMgr service of ALEOS 4.11 and later allow an escalation to root from a low-privilege process.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Wireless ALEOS | >=4.11.0<4.14.0 | |
| Sierra Wireless AirLink ES440 | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink GX400 | ||
| Sierra Wireless GX440 | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink GX450 | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink LS300 | ||
| Sierra Wireless Airlink Router (MP70, RV50, RV50x, RV55, LX 40, LX60) running ALEOS software | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink LX60 | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink MP70 | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink MP70E | ||
| Sierra Wireless AirLink RV50 | ||
| Sierra Wireless Airlink Router (MP70, RV50, RV50x, RV55, LX 40, LX60) running ALEOS software | ||
| Sierra Wireless Airlink Router (MP70, RV50, RV50x, RV55, LX 40, LX60) running ALEOS software |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8781?
CVE-2020-8781 is a vulnerability in the UpdateRebootMgr service of ALEOS 4.11 and later that allows for an escalation to root from a low-privilege process.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8781?
CVE-2020-8781 affects ALEOS versions 4.11.0 to 4.14.0.
Is Sierrawireless Airlink Es440 affected by CVE-2020-8781?
No, Sierrawireless Airlink Es440 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-8781.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8781?
CVE-2020-8781 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2020-8781?
To fix CVE-2020-8781, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of ALEOS that is not affected, specifically versions after 4.14.0.
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- canonical/sierra wireless airlink router (mp70, rv50, rv50x, rv55, lx 40, lx60) running aleos software
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