Vulnerability identifier: #VU59144

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20170

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
RAX43
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product uses a hard-coded cryptographic key. A remote authenticated attacker on the local network can reconfigure settings not intended to be manipulated and restore a backup, causing these settings to be changed

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

Vulnerable software versions

RAX43: 1.0.3.96

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External links
http://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-55

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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