# CVE-2009-5149: Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices with firmware TS0703128\_100611 through TS0705125D\_031115 have predictable technician passwords, whi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-11-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Arris DG860A, TG862A, and TG862G devices with firmware TS0703128_100611 through TS0705125D_031115 have predictable technician passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the web management interface, related to a "password of the day" issue.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.borfast.com/projects/arris-password-of-the-day-generator/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/419568
- https://github.com/borfast/arrispwgen
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.harrygonzalez.arrispod

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