CVE-2012-5966 — MEDIUM (4.0)

Vulnerability Description

The restricted telnet shell on the D-Link DSL2730U router allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended command restrictions via shell metacharacters that follow a whitelisted command.

CVSS Score

4.0

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dsl-2730U	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/876780US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/876780US Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-5966?

CVE-2012-5966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The restricted telnet shell on the D-Link DSL2730U router allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended command restrictions via shell metacharacters that follow a whitelisted command.

How severe is CVE-2012-5966?

CVE-2012-5966 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5966?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Dsl-2730U.