Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2013-4875

6.2 · MEDIUM

The Uboot bootloader on the Verizon Wireless Network Extender SCS-2U01 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the intended boot process and obtain a login prompt by connecting a crafted HD…

Published Jul 18, 2013verizonCWE-287EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2013-4875 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting verizon wireless_network_extender. It was published on July 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Uboot bootloader on the Verizon Wireless Network Extender SCS-2U01 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the intended boot process and obtain a login prompt by connecting a crafted HDMI cable and sending a SysReq interrupt.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from verizon. Update wireless_network_extender 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/458007Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-997M5BRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61169Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/458007Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/BLUU-997M5BRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61169

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4875?

CVE-2013-4875 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting verizon wireless_network_extender. It was published on July 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4875?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, 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-2013-4875?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from verizon. Update wireless_network_extender 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-2013-4875?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-4875 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.

Related MEDIUM CVEs from 2013

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999