Vulnerability identifier: #VU59145

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20171

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the storage of sensitive information in plain-text. A local attacker can retrieve sensitive information stored in cleartext.

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?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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