CVE-2024-28812: High severity infinera hit 7300 vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Infinera hiT 7300 5.60.50. A hidden SSH service (on the local management network interface) with hardcoded credentials allows attackers to access the appliance operating system (with highest privileges) via an SSH connection.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Infinera hiT 7300
All of the following
Nokia Hit 7300 Firmware=5.60.50
Nokia Hit 7300

Event History

Sep 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28812?

CVE-2024-28812 is a critical severity vulnerability due to the presence of a hidden SSH service with hardcoded credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28812?

To mitigate CVE-2024-28812, you should disable the hidden SSH service or change the hardcoded credentials immediately.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-28812?

CVE-2024-28812 can allow unauthorized attackers to gain the highest privileges on the appliance's operating system.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-28812?

CVE-2024-28812 affects the Infinera hiT 7300 running version 5.60.50.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-28812?

As of now, check Infinera's official communications for any available patches or updates addressing CVE-2024-28812.

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