6.8CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Teltonika RUT9XX routers with firmware before 00.04.233 provide a root terminal on a serial interface without proper access control. This allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:PAttack VectorPhysical
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
teltonikacommercialLTNetworking Infrastructureaka teltonika routers, rut900, rut950, rut series firmware
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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2 techniques Initial Access
References
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149779/Teltonika-RUT9XX-Missing-Access-Control-To-UART-Root-Terminal.html
packetstormsecurity.com
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/28
seclists.org
https://github.com/sbaresearch/advisories/tree/public/2018/SBA-ADV-20180319-02_Teltonika_Incorrect_Access_Control
github.com
Timeline
Published
Oct 15, 2018
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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