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CVE-2009-4197

4.7 · MEDIUM

rpwizPppoe.htm in Huawei MT882 V100R002B020 ARG-T running firmware 3.7.9.98 contains a form that does not disable the autocomplete setting for the password parameter, which makes it easier for loca…

Published Dec 4, 2009huaweiEPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2009-4197 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting huawei mt882_v100t002b020_arg-t. It was published on December 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

rpwizPppoe.htm in Huawei MT882 V100R002B020 ARG-T running firmware 3.7.9.98 contains a form that does not disable the autocomplete setting for the password parameter, which makes it easier for local users or physically proximate attackers to obtain the password from web browsers that support autocomplete.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from huawei. Update mt882_v100t002b020_arg-t to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4197?

CVE-2009-4197 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting huawei mt882_v100t002b020_arg-t. It was published on December 4, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-4197?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4197?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from huawei. Update mt882_v100t002b020_arg-t to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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