PT-2021-6238 · NetGear · Netgear R7000+3

Lm0963 · Published 2021-12-22 · Updated 2022-07-12 · CVE-2021-45679

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.0

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NETGEAR R6900P versions prior to 1.3.3.140 NETGEAR R7000 versions prior to 1.0.11.126 NETGEAR R7000P versions prior to 1.3.3.140 NETGEAR RS400 versions prior to 1.5.1.80

Description The issue is related to insecure privilege management in the embedded software of NETGEAR routers. Exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

Recommendations For R6900P versions prior to 1.3.3.140, update to version 1.3.3.140 or later. For R7000 versions prior to 1.0.11.126, update to version 1.0.11.126 or later. For R7000P versions prior to 1.3.3.140, update to version 1.3.3.140 or later. For RS400 versions prior to 1.5.1.80, update to version 1.5.1.80 or later.

Fix

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-01163

CVE-2021-45679

Affected Products

Netgear R6900P

Netgear R7000

Netgear R7000P

Netgear Rs400

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-01163 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45679 · Security Note
• https://kb.netgear.com/000064528/Security-Advisory-for-Vertical-Privilege-Escalation-on-Some-Routers-PSV-2021-0043 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-45679 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/24986 · Telegram Post