SB2021011909 - Multiple vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Routers

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SB2021011909 - Multiple vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Routers

Published: January 19, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021011909
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27872)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper state tracking in the password recovery process within the "mini_httpd" service. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


2) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote administrator on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


3) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote administrator on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


4) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27873)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the SOAP API endpoint. A remote attacker on the local network can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References