Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR WiFi Systems



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-16
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 RBK852
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

RBR850
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

RBS850
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor NETGEAR

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Configuration

EUVDB-ID: #VU100103

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-16 - Configuration

Exploit availability: No

Description

The issue may allow a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The issue exists due to the possibility to a security misconfiguration issue. A local administrator can gain access to the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RBK852: All versions

RBR850: All versions

RBS850: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://kb.netgear.com/000066414/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2021-0183


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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