Recently published research has identified two sets of vulnerabilities in dnsmasq, one set of memory corruption issues handling DNSSEC and a second set of issues validating DNS responses. The following Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) identifiers have been assigned to each of the vulnerabilities… Read more…
ALEOS Buffer Overflow | AirLink Notice
A buffer overflow exists in the ACENet service, and this buffer overflow may allow remote code execution on some devices. The ACENet service is enabled by default on the WAN interface in ALEOS versions prior to 4.9.0, and is enabled by default only on the LAN interfaces in ALEOS 4.9.0 and later… Read more…
ALEOS 4.14.0 Release Notes
Sierra Wireless announces Availability of ALEOS 4.14 for MP, RV and LX Airlink gateways. This is a major release that includes feature enhancements and improvements to a range of security and field-reported issues. We recommend all customers upgrade to this release. For more information regarding this new release refer to the technical bulletin attached to this article. Read more….
Sierra Wireless Device Management Platforms
Choosing the right device management solution depends on the type of assets you are monitoring, the data you require (when you need it as well where you need it stored), and, of course, your budget. When considering device management platforms, here are some questions you should ask… Read more…
ATM Operators Prepare for 3G Sunset
Slow and intermittent connections can lead to customer frustration and abandonment. With the majority of 2G networks off-line, and many 3G networks soon to follow, those who operate and manufacture ATM equipment are in need of immediate updates to their cellular hardware. Read more…
Cellular Hardware for Pipeline Management
Pipelines that transport oil and liquefied natural gas are often located in remote and extremely challenging locations. To stay connected to pipelines at various critical junctions in the field, organizations need reliable communications devices and specialized antenna assemblies to boost signal strength within fringe network coverage areas. Read more….
Blast Monitoring AirLink® Gateways
Deep Earth Logic is one of the nation’s largest blast monitoring companies. Established in 2012 and based in North Carolina, the company monitors the impact of controlled blasting in quarries across the US. Organizations like them need to deliver fast and reliable data transmissions to their clients and the regulatory agencies that oversee them. Read more…
Heavy Equipment Communications Upgrades
Farming and construction companies have reached out to USAT, worried about the impending shutdown of the 3G networks their heavy machinery uses to communicate. Several organizations using heavy vehicles like Kabuta Tractors and Bulldozers were looking for ways to minimize the cost of their networking equipment replacements. Read more…
AMM Unauthenticated Login | AirLink Notice
Internal security testing by Sierra Wireless has uncovered a vulnerability in AMM session handling that allows an unauthenticated user to login with administrator privileges. A session handling flaw in the AMM user interface allows an unauthenticated user to login with administrator privileges… Read more…
MGOS Forced Browsing | AirLink Notice
Sierra Wireless has confirmed two security issues in MGOS that were reported by external parties. A locally connected, unauthenticated user can read log files that contain sensitive system information. A command injection is possible through the user interface, allowing arbitrary command execution…Read more…