CVE-2015-2897 describes a critical vulnerability in Sierra Wireless ALEOS firmware versions prior to 4.4.2, affecting AirLink ES, GX, and LS devices. This flaw involves hardcoded root accounts, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full administrative access via SSH or TELNET. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation or public exploit code has been identified, and community discussion is minimal, the inherent severity warrants immediate patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sierrawireless:aleos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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