Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in NETGEAR products - #VU64816

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote administrator on the local network to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Affected software

Remediation

External References

• https://kb.netgear.com/000065041/Security-Advisory-for-Vertical-Privilege-Escalation-on-Some-Routers-and-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2021-0103

Related Security Bulletins

• Privilege escalation in NETGEAR Routers and WiFi Systems