CVE-2020-15634

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.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory netgear.com
Affected: NETGEAR R6700
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-935/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://kb.netgear.com/000062126/Security-Advisory-for-Pre-Authentication-Command-Injection-on-R6700v3-PSV-2020-0189 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15634?
CVE-2020-15634 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15634?
To fix CVE-2020-15634, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15634 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15634 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15634?
CVE-2020-15634 affects NETGEAR R6700.
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