CVE-2019-17137
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CVE-2019-17137 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR AC1200 R6220 Firmware version 1.1.0.86 Smart WiFi Router. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR AC1200 R6220 Firmware version 1.1.0.86 Smart WiFi Router. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of path strings. By inserting a null byte into the path, the user can skip most authentication checks. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-8616.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | Ac1200 R6220 Firmware | 1.1.0.86 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-866/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-866/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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