Sixnet BT Series Firmware and Software security update

Number: AV16-086
Date: 29 May 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to a Sixnet BT Series firmware and software security update released by Red Lion Controls.

Assessment

Red Lion Controls released a firmware and software security update for Sixnet BT series M2M cellular routers to address a hard-coded credentials vulnerability VulnerabilityA flaw or weakness in the design or implementation of an information system or its environment that could be exploited to adversely affect an organization's assets or operations. .  An attacker could remotely exploit this vulnerability by using the hard-coded factory password to gain full access to affected devices.

Affected versions:
Sixnet BT-5xxx and BT-6xxx series M2M cellular routers versions prior to 3.8.21.

CVE Reference: CVE-2016-4521

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor-released updates to affected applications accordingly.

References:

ICS-CERT Advisory (ICSA-16-147-02)
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-147-02

Sixnet Industrial Wireless Software and Firmware
http://www.redlion.net/resources/software/sixnet-software/industrial-wireless-software-firmware