CVE-2020-10925 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via HTTPS. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-9647.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6700 Firmware	1.0.4.84_10.0.58
Netgear	R6700	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-705/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-705/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-10925?

CVE-2020-10925 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not r...

How severe is CVE-2020-10925?

CVE-2020-10925 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10925?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R6700 Firmware, Netgear R6700.