#VU59143 Protection Mechanism Failure in RAX43 - CVE-2021-20169 

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#VU59143 Protection Mechanism Failure in RAX43 - CVE-2021-20169

Published: January 3, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59143
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-2021-20169
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
RAX43
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 within 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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