CVE-2022-29729: High severity verizon 4g lte network extender firmware vulnerability

Published May 27, 2022
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Updated

Verizon 4G LTE Network Extender GA4.38 - V0.4.038.2131 utilizes a weak default admin password generation algorithm which generates passwords that are accessible to unauthenticated attackers via the webUI login page.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Verizon 4g Lte Network Extender Firmware=0.4.038.2131
Verizon 4g Lte Network Extender Firmware=ga4.38
Verizon 4G LTE Network Extender

Event History

May 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:56 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29729?

CVE-2022-29729 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of weak default admin passwords that can be easily exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-29729?

To mitigate CVE-2022-29729, users should change the default admin password to a strong, unique password immediately after setup.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-29729?

CVE-2022-29729 affects the Verizon 4G LTE Network Extender with firmware version 0.4.038.2131 and GA4.38.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2022-29729?

CVE-2022-29729 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers via the webUI login page, allowing unauthorized access to the device.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-29729?

Currently, there is no official patch released for CVE-2022-29729, but changing default passwords is recommended as a preventive measure.

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