Vulnerability identifier: #VU29418
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
PA6 Wi-Fi Powerline extender
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co.,Ltd.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the "homeplugd" process. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted UDP packet and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
PA6 Wi-Fi Powerline extender: 1.0.1.21
CPE
External links
http://securityintelligence.com/posts/vulnerable-powerline-extenders-underline-lax-iot-security/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.