CVE-2023-40462: Improper input leads to DoS

Published Dec 4, 2023
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Updated

The ACEManager component of ALEOS 4.16 and earlier does not

perform input sanitization during authentication, which could

potentially result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition for

ACEManager without impairing other router functions. ACEManager

recovers from the DoS condition by restarting within ten seconds of

becoming unavailable.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Sierra OT/IoT routers
Sierra Wireless AirLink cellular routers
OpenNDS open Network Demarcation Service
All of the following
Sierrawireless Aleos<=4.16.0
Any of the following
Sierrawireless Es450
Sierrawireless Gx450
Sierrawireless Lx40
Sierrawireless Lx60
Sierrawireless Mp70
Sierrawireless Rv50x
Sierrawireless Rv55
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Dec 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 6, 2023
News Published
06:01 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-40462?

CVE-2023-40462 is a vulnerability in the ACEManager component of ALEOS 4.16 and earlier, which could potentially result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition for ACEManager without impairing other router functions.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40462?

The severity of CVE-2023-40462 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-40462?

The Sierra AirLink cellular routers with ALEOS 4.16 and earlier, TinyXML, and OpenNDS are affected by CVE-2023-40462.

4

How does CVE-2023-40462 impact ACEManager?

CVE-2023-40462 can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) condition for ACEManager, while not impairing other router functions.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-40462?

Sierra Wireless has released a technical bulletin with instructions on how to address CVE-2023-40462. Please refer to the provided reference link for more information.

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