Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 1.0.4.120_10.0.91 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-15797.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6400 Firmware | < 1.0.4.126 |
| Netgear | R6400 | v2 |
| Netgear | R6700 Firmware | < 1.0.4.126 |
| Netgear | R6700 | v3 |
| Netgear | R6900P Firmware | < 1.3.3.148 |
| Netgear | R6900P | - |
| Netgear | R7000 Firmware | < 1.0.11.134 |
| Netgear | R7000 | - |
| Netgear | R7000P Firmware | < 1.3.3.148 |
| Netgear | R7000P | - |
| Netgear | R7850 Firmware | < 1.0.5.84 |
| Netgear | R7850 | - |
| Netgear | R7960P Firmware | < 1.4.3.88 |
| Netgear | R7960P | - |
| Netgear | R8000 Firmware | < 1.0.4.84 |
| Netgear | R8000 | - |
| Netgear | R8000P Firmware | < 1.4.3.88 |
| Netgear | R8000P | - |
| Netgear | Rax200 Firmware | < 1.0.6.138 |
| Netgear | Rax200 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kb.netgear.com/000064721/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-520/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://kb.netgear.com/000064721/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-520/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-27644?
CVE-2022-27644 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 R6700v3 1.0.4.120_10.0.91 routers. Authentication is not...
How severe is CVE-2022-27644?
CVE-2022-27644 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-2022-27644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgear R6400 Firmware, Netgear R6400, Netgear R6700 Firmware, Netgear R6700, Netgear R6900P Firmware.