CVE-2018-5267 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-5267 affecting Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices, allowing unauthorized users to bypass authentication via specific URLs. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices have a security vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication.
Understanding CVE-2018-5267
What is CVE-2018-5267?
The devices of Cobham Sea Tel 121, specifically the build 222701, have a security vulnerability that enables unauthorized users to circumvent the authentication process by making direct requests to specific URLs.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5267
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the affected devices.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5267
Vulnerability Description
Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via direct requests to specific URLs.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by making direct requests to MenuDealerGx.html, MenuDealer.html, MenuEuNCGx.html, MenuEuNC.html, MenuSysGx.html, or MenuSys.html.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement network segmentation to limit access to vulnerable devices.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity targeting the affected URLs.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by Cobham Sea Tel to address the authentication bypass vulnerability.