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CVE-2024-31970

8.8 · HIGH

AdTran SRG 834-5 HDC17600021F1 devices (with SmartOS 11.1.1.1 and fixed in Version 12.1.3.1) have SSH enabled by default, accessible both over the LAN and the Internet.

Published Jul 24, 2024CWE-863EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2024-31970 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

AdTran SRG 834-5 HDC17600021F1 devices (with SmartOS 11.1.1.1 and fixed in Version 12.1.3.1) have SSH enabled by default, accessible both over the LAN and the Internet. During a window of time when the device is being set up, it uses a default username and password combination of admin/admin with root-level privileges. An attacker can exploit this window to gain unauthorized root access by either modifying the existing admin account or creating a new account with equivalent privileges. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands. NOTE: The vendor has disputed this, finding the report not applicable. According to AdTran, SSH has never been accessible (from WAN) on SmartOS official builds. Furthermore, the vendor adds that test build 11.1.0.101-202106231430 was never released to end users.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

GitHubgithub.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/AdTran/CVE-2024-31970GitHubgithub.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/AdTran/SRG-834-5Refsupportcommunity.adtran.com/t5/Security-Advisories/ADTSA-2024001-Multiple-vulnerabilities-in-Service-Delivery-Gateway-products/ta-p/39332GitHubgithub.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/AdTran/CVE-2024-31970GitHubgithub.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/AdTran/SRG-834-5

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31970?

CVE-2024-31970 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-31970?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-31970?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2024-31970?

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