#AirLinkRouters

Sierra:21 – Flaws in Sierra Wireless Routers Expose Critical Sectors to Cyber Attacks

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December 6, 2023 at 06:54AM Twenty-one security flaws dubbed Sierra:21 affect over 86,000 Sierra Wireless AirLink routers, risking credential theft, device control, and botnet use in sectors like energy and healthcare. Fixes have been released for some components, but TinyXML remains unpatched. The vulnerabilities threaten critical infrastructure with various cyber threats. ### Meeting Takeaways: Cyber … Read more

“Sierra:21” vulnerabilities impact critical infrastructure routers

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December 6, 2023 at 02:48AM Forescout discovered 21 vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless AirLink routers and OpenNDS, TinyXML components, threatening critical infrastructures with attacks like remote code execution and unauthorized access. Notably, over 86,000 exposed routers online are at risk, largely in the U.S. Patching with ALEOS version 4.17.0 and implementing security measures are recommended. Meeting … Read more