Security Misconfiguration in NETGEAR WiFi Systems



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-16
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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RBK852
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

RBR850
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

RBS850
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Configuration

EUVDB-ID: #VU100103

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-16 - Configuration

Exploit availability: No

Description

The issue may allow a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The issue exists due to the possibility to a security misconfiguration issue. A local administrator can gain access to the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RBK852: before 7.2.6.21

RBR850: before 7.2.6.21

RBS850: before 7.2.6.21

CPE2.3
External links

http://kb.netgear.com/000066414/Security-Advisory-for-Security-Misconfiguration-on-Some-WiFi-Systems-PSV-2021-0183


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.



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