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It seems like there’s no such thing as perfect security- especially when we’re riding the tech wave. An alarming set of 21 security flaws have been uncovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink cellular routers. (I knew it! Those routers were acting suspicious!) These issues are collectively being tracked under the code name ‘Sierra:21’. Sierra:21 is like the tech version of Ocean’s Eleven, but in this case, it’s massively damaging rather than entertaining.
Adding more fuel to the fire, these vulnerabilities are not just confined to Sierra Wireless AirLink routers. Our old friends, open-source software components like TinyXML and OpenNDS, are also on the list. You know what they say, the more, the merrier! Well, not in this case.
The impact of Sierra:21 is far-reaching, like cell signal but with bad consequences. Imagine over 86,000 devices across multiple critical sectors being exposed to these vulnerabilities. Sectors such as energy, healthcare, waste management, retail, emergency services, and vehicle tracking are at risk. It’s like a bad Wi-Fi connection on the day of your important Zoom meeting, but much worse!
In the world of cybersecurity, Sierra Wireless AirLink has found itself in hot waters (probably hotter than my morning coffee!) with 21 security flaws found in its cellular routers. Couple that with vulnerabilities in open-source components like TinyXML and OpenNDS, and we have a significant cyber threat. Termed as ‘Sierra:21’, these issues expose over 86,000 devices across critical domains, making it as widespread as those annoying internet pop-ups. So, stay vigilant, kids! Even our routers and beloved open-source software are not safe from the perils of the tech world.
Original Article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/12/sierra21-flaws-in-sierra-wireless.html
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