Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 routers with firmware 1.0.4.84_10.0.58. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of string table file uploads. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it as a format specifier. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the web server. Was ZDI-CAN-9755.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6700 Firmware | < 1.0.4.98 |
| Netgear | R6700 | v3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000062126/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-CommanVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-935/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://kb.netgear.com/000062126/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-CommanVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-935/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15634?
CVE-2020-15634 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 routers with firmware 1.0.4.84_10.0.58. Authentication is not required to expl...
How severe is CVE-2020-15634?
CVE-2020-15634 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15634?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R6700 Firmware, Netgear R6700.