#VU59138 Protection Mechanism Failure in R6700 - CVE-2021-23147

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#VU59138 Protection Mechanism Failure in R6700 - CVE-2021-23147

Published: January 3, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59138
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23147
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
R6700
Software vendor:
NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in the UART port. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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