SB2021061511 - Use of hard-coded credentials in Arlo Q Plus VMC3040S

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31505)

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

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

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code within the SSH service. An attacker with physical access can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-683/
• https://kb.arlo.com/000062592/Security-Advisory-for-Arlo-Q-Plus-SSH-Use-of-Hard-coded-Credentials-Allowing-Privilege-Escalation