PT-2017-8687 · Sierra Wireless · Sierra Wireless Gx 440

Published 2017-04-10 · Updated 2017-04-14 · CVE-2016-5070

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Sierra Wireless GX 440 version 4.3.2

Description The issue concerns the storage of passwords in cleartext. This means that passwords are not properly encrypted, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Recommendations For version 4.3.2, consider updating to a newer version that properly encrypts passwords, if available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the device and its configuration to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-5070

Affected Products

Sierra Wireless Gx 440

References · 3

• 🔥 https://carvesystems.com/sierra-wireless-2016-advisory.html · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-5070 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5070 · Security Note