CVE-2012-6340 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Wgr614V9 Firmware	-
Netgear	Wgr614V9	-
Netgear	Wgr614V7 Firmware	-
Netgear	Wgr614V7	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118854/Netgear-WGR614-Credential-InformatiThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.7180Permissions Required
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525042Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/118854/Netgear-WGR614-Credential-InformatiThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.7180Permissions Required
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/525042Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-6340?

CVE-2012-6340 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). An Authentication vulnerability exists in NETGEAR WGR614 v7 and v9 due to a hardcoded credential used for serial programming, a related issue to CVE-2006-1002.

How severe is CVE-2012-6340?

CVE-2012-6340 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6340?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear Wgr614V9 Firmware, Netgear Wgr614V9, Netgear Wgr614V7 Firmware, Netgear Wgr614V7.