#VU103489 Input validation error in NETGEAR products

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103489

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WAX206
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
WAX220
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
WAX214v2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: NETGEAR

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WAX206: before 1.0.5.3

WAX220: before 1.0.3.5

WAX214v2: before 1.0.2.5

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External links
https://kb.netgear.com/000066557/Security-Advisory-for-Remote-Exploitation-on-Some-Wireless-Access-Points-PSV-2021-0117

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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