SB2020112409 - OS command injection in various ZyXEL routers



SB2020112409 - OS command injection in various ZyXEL routers

Published: November 24, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020112409
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-29299)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user supplied input n the “chg_exp_pwd” CGI program on some Zyxel security firewalls. A remote authenticated user can inject and execute arbitrary OS commands with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.