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

Published Dec 4, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Event History

Dec 4, 2023
CVE Published
10:59 PM
Data Sourced
10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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

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

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40464?

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

4

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.

5

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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