What is CVE-2023-40464?

CVE-2023-40464 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack by using a hardcoded SSL certificate and private key in ALEOS versions up to 4.16.0.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40464?

ALEOS versions up to 4.16.0 are affected by CVE-2023-40464.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40464?

CVE-2023-40464 has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40464?

An attacker with access to the hardcoded SSL certificate and private key could perform a man-in-the-middle attack between the ACEManager client and ACEManager server.

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-40464?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-40464, it is recommended to update ALEOS to a version that does not use the hardcoded SSL certificate and private key, or follow the recommendations provided by the vendor.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40464

high

8.1

CWE

321 798

4/12/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-40464: Use of hardcoded certificate and private key

First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )

Several versions of ALEOS, including ALEOS 4.16.0, use a hardcoded SSL certificate and private key. An attacker with access to these items could potentially perform a man in the middle attack between the ACEManager client and ACEManager server.

Credit: security@sierrawireless.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Sierrawireless Aleos	<=4.16.0
Any of
Sierrawireless Es450
Sierrawireless Gx450
Sierrawireless Lx40
Sierrawireless Lx60
Sierrawireless Mp70
Sierrawireless Rv50x
Sierrawireless Rv55

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Reference Links

https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/security-bulletins/sierra-wireless-technical-bulletin---swi-psa-2023-006/#sthash.6KUVtE6w.dpbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40464?
CVE-2023-40464 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack by using a hardcoded SSL certificate and private key in ALEOS versions up to 4.16.0.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-40464?
ALEOS versions up to 4.16.0 are affected by CVE-2023-40464.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40464?
CVE-2023-40464 has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40464?
An attacker with access to the hardcoded SSL certificate and private key could perform a man-in-the-middle attack between the ACEManager client and ACEManager server.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-40464?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-40464, it is recommended to update ALEOS to a version that does not use the hardcoded SSL certificate and private key, or follow the recommendations provided by the vendor.

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