CVE-2016-9497
High
Description
Hughes high-performance broadband satellite modems, models HN7740S DW7000 HN7000S/SM, is vulnerable to an authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. By default, port 1953 is accessible via telnet and does not require authentication. An unauthenticated remote user can access many administrative commands via this interface, including rebooting the modem.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductHughes Hn7740s Firmware
PublishedJul 13, 2018
First seenJul 13, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-288CWE-288
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| hughes hn7740s_firmware | 6.9.0.34 | — |
| hughes dw7000_firmware | 6.9.0.34 | — |
| hughes hn7000s_firmware | 6.9.0.34 | — |
| hughes hn7000sm_firmware | 6.9.0.34 | — |
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