CVE-2020-9476: Weak Encryption

Published Mar 4, 2020
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Updated

ARRIS TG1692A devices allow remote attackers to discover the administrator login name and password by reading the /login page and performing base64 decoding.

Affected Software

4 affected components
CommScope Arris Tg1692a Firmware=9.1.103de2
CommScope Arris Tg1692a
All of the following
CommScope Arris Tg1692a Firmware=9.1.103de2
CommScope Arris Tg1692a

Event History

Mar 4, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9476?

CVE-2020-9476 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to discover the administrator login name and password on ARRIS TG1692A devices.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-9476?

CVE-2020-9476 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2020-9476?

ARRIS TG1692A devices with firmware version 9.1.103de2 are affected by CVE-2020-9476.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-9476?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-9476 by reading the /login page and performing base64 decoding to discover the administrator login name and password.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9476?

More information about CVE-2020-9476 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://arris.secure.force.com/consumers/ConsumerProductSupport), [Link 2](https://medium.com/@rsantos_14778/info-disclosure-cve-2020-9476-494a08298c6b)

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