CVE-2019-19148

Tellabs Optical Line Terminal (OLT) 1150 devices allow Remote Command Execution via the -l option to TELNET or SSH

published March 20, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A simple command could let an attacker run wild on Tellabs OLT 1150 devices! This vulnerability allows remote command execution just by leveraging the -l option in TELNET or SSH. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel check-in that allows anyone with the right code to wander into any guest room without verification. If an attacker knows how to use the -l option, they can gain access to anything on the network, just like an unmonitored hotel lobby! This could lead to absolute chaos! An attacker could execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the entire system and accessing sensitive data. It’s a recipe for disaster if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel check-in that allows anyone with the right code to wander into any guest room without verification. If an attacker knows how to use the -l option, they can gain access to anything on the network, just like an unmonitored hotel lobby! The vulnerability CVE-2019-19148 stems from a flaw in the TELNET and SSH protocols on Tellabs OLT 1150 devices, making them susceptible to remote command execution when the -l option is exploited.

What to do

This could lead to absolute chaos! An attacker could execute arbitrary commands, potentially compromising the entire system and accessing sensitive data. It’s a recipe for disaster if left unaddressed! To protect your system, update to the SR30.1 or SR31.1 release, which was made available on February 18, 2020. It’s crucial to disable TELNET access if possible and enforce strict SSH configurations. Don't wait – act now! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll ensure your network stays secure and reliable. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07875 · 94.7th percentile
Published
2020-03-20T17:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 MAR 17:17Z
    Tellabs Optical Line Terminal (OLT) 1150 devices allow Remote Command Execution via the -l option to TELNET or SSH
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