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CVE-2009-5149

4.3 · MEDIUM

Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices with firmware TS0703128_100611 through TS0705125D_031115 have predictable technician passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access…

Published Nov 21, 2015arrisCWE-255EPSS 2.48%

Overview

CVE-2009-5149 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting arris na_model_862_gw_mono_firmware. It was published on November 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices with firmware TS0703128_100611 through TS0705125D_031115 have predictable technician passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the web management interface, related to a "password of the day" issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arris. Update na_model_862_gw_mono_firmware 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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References

Refwww.borfast.com/projects/arris-password-of-the-day-generator/Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/419568GitHubgithub.com/borfast/arrispwgenRefplay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.harrygonzalez.arrispodRefwww.borfast.com/projects/arris-password-of-the-day-generator/Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/419568GitHubgithub.com/borfast/arrispwgenRefplay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.harrygonzalez.arrispod

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5149?

CVE-2009-5149 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting arris na_model_862_gw_mono_firmware. It was published on November 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-5149?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-5149?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arris. Update na_model_862_gw_mono_firmware 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-5149?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-5149 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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