CVE-2018-5728 : Security Advisory and Response

Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices are vulnerable to remote attackers gaining access to sensitive information by exploiting a specific request.

Understanding CVE-2018-5728

The vulnerability in Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices allows attackers to extract sensitive data by sending a request to /cgi-bin/getSysStatus.

What is CVE-2018-5728?

The Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices are susceptible to remote attackers who could gain access to potentially sensitive information by sending a request to /cgi-bin/getSysStatus. For example, an attacker could obtain details such as the Latitude/Longitude of the ship or satellite information.

The Impact of CVE-2018-5728

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to critical information, compromising the confidentiality of ship or satellite data.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-5728

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability in Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices to extract sensitive information by sending a specific request to /cgi-bin/getSysStatus.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701
Vendor: Cobham
Version: All versions are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can gain access to sensitive information, such as Latitude/Longitude of the ship or satellite details, by sending a request to /cgi-bin/getSysStatus.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-5728, the following steps are recommended:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable access to /cgi-bin/getSysStatus if not essential
Implement network segmentation to restrict access to vulnerable systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Cobham Sea Tel 121 build 222701 devices
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Cobham to fix the vulnerability and enhance the security of the devices