PT-2019-16800 · Arlo · Arlo Basestation

Published 2019-07-09 · Updated 2019-07-11 · CVE-2019-3950

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

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 Arlo Basestation firmware versions 1.12.0.1 27940 and prior

Description The issue concerns a hardcoded username and password combination that allows root access to the device when an onboard serial interface is connected. This provides unauthorized access to the device.

Recommendations For Arlo Basestation firmware versions 1.12.0.1 27940 and prior, consider disabling the onboard serial interface until a patch is available to prevent exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-3950

Affected Products

Arlo Basestation

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3950 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-3950 · Vendor Advisory
• https://kb.arlo.com/000062274/Security-Advisory-for-Networking-Misconfiguration-and-Insufficient-UART-Protection-Mechanisms · Vendor Advisory