Arris TG1682G is hacked

So recently my gateway began controlling and changing settings to devices connected to it, the arris model is pretty well known to have a back door that has all the same username and passwords to get into ip admin settings… do I just order a different gateway or do I have a way to repair this one. I think Cox owes me some money and so does Mcafee.

Bruce

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This is some back door. Where is this default admin username and password documented?

What is your gateway changing without your consent?

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bruce

It is true ... very, very old ... and still not fixed from what I can tell from Google searches...

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/double-backdoor-arris-cable-modems,30620.html

There are even open source password generators to aid in exploiting the backdoor.

garret3114

I would immediately speak with Cox and exchange that device for something else.... or return it and purchase your own cable modem.

Bruce

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i read the CERT and it appears to affect 3 models with specific firmware versions.

Does Cox issue these models?

It also gave solutions for providers. Did Cox implement the solutions (workarounds, temp fix, etc)?

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Arris TG1682G is hacked

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