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ARRIS Touchstone TG862G/CT Telephony Gateway with firmware 7.6.59S.CT and earlier has a default password of "password" for the admin account. This vulnerability makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by sending a request to home_loggedout.php.
Overview
This CVE describes a security vulnerability in the ARRIS Touchstone TG862G/CT Telephony Gateway with specific firmware versions. The issue arises from the use of a default password for the admin account, which can be exploited by remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the device.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of the affected device should immediately change the default password for the admin account to a strong, unique password. Additionally, it is recommended to update the firmware of the device to a version that addresses this security issue.
References
- CVE-2014-9406 Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-9406
- Full Disclosure Mailing List Reference: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/57
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
