UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2014-01-15

CVE-2013-2820

sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2013-2820)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2013-2820 impacting sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X EV-DO gateway 4221_4.0.11.003 and 4228_4.0.11.003 allows remote attackers to reprogram the firmware via a replay attack using UDP ports 17336 and 17388.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sierrawireless / raven_x_ev-do_firmware
Affected Versions 4221_4.0.11.003
Weakness Enumeration CWE-287

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2013-2820 impacting sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2013-2820.yaml
id: cve-2013-2820

info:
  name: sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2013-2820 affecting sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware.
    Evaluation: The Sierra Wireless AirLink Raven X EV-DO gateway 4221_4.0.11.003 and 4228_4.0.11.003 allows remote attackers to reprogram the firmware via a replay a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2013-2820
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2013-2820
    cwe-id: CWE-287
  tags: cve,cve-2013-2820,sierrawireless,raven_x_ev-do_firmware,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "raven_x_ev-do_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2013-2820.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2013-2820
# Target: sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2013-2820 (sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware scope (4221_4.0.11.003).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2013-2820.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2013-2820
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install raven_x_ev-do_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade raven_x_ev-do_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update raven_x_ev-do_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i raven_x_ev-do_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i raven_x_ev-do_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2013-2820 in sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sierrawireless raven_x_ev-do_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2013-2820?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2013-2820?

CVE-2013-2820 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2013-2820
Weakness CWE-287
Vendor sierrawireless
Product raven_x_ev-do_firmware
Published 2014-01-15
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C