What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1984?

CVE-2016-1984 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-1984?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-1984. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-1984?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-1984. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Amx Firmware CVE-2016-1984

CRITICAL

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2016-01-22 cret@cert.org

Authentication Bypass Amx Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 22, 2016 - 11:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The setUpSubtleUserAccount function in /bin/bw on Harman AMX devices before 2016-01-20 has a hardcoded password for the 1MB@tMaN account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) SSH or (2) HTTP session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8362.

AnalysisAI

The setUpSubtleUserAccount function in /bin/bw on Harman AMX devices before 2016-01-20 has a hardcoded password for the 1MB@tMaN account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. The setUpSubtleUserAccount function in /bin/bw on Harman AMX devices before 2016-01-20 has a hardcoded password for the 1MB@tMaN account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) SSH or (2) HTTP session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8362. Affected products include: Harman Amx Firmware. Version information: before 2016.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.