CVE-2014-9406

10.0 · HIGH

Published Dec 18, 2014 arris CWE-255 EPSS 2.10% (80th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-9406 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arris touchstone_tg862g\/ct_firmware. It was published on December 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

ARRIS Touchstone TG862G/CT Telephony Gateway with firmware 7.6.59S.CT and earlier has a default password of password for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a request to home_loggedout.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arris. Update touchstone_tg862g\/ct_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

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/57 Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/57

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9406?

CVE-2014-9406 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting arris touchstone_tg862g\/ct_firmware. It was published on December 18, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9406?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9406?

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