Vulnerability identifier: #VU70032
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
R6220
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6260
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6230
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6850
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6330
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6350
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6020
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6080
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
R6120
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://kb.netgear.com/000065319/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2021-0338
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.