CVE-2009-5149

Public Exploit

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.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.27% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.borfast.com/projects/arris-password-of-the-day-generator/ exploit
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/419568 third party advisory us government resource
https://github.com/borfast/arrispwgen exploit
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.harrygonzalez.arrispod patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5149?
CVE-2009-5149 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-5149?
To fix CVE-2009-5149, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-5149 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-5149 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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