CVE-2021-27179
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 13.93%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. It is possible to crash the telnet daemon by sending a certain 0a 65 6e 61 62 6c 65 0a 02 0a 1a 0a string.. EPSS estimates a 13.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. It is possible to crash the telnet daemon by sending a certain 0a 65 6e 61 62 6c 65 0a 02 0a 1a 0a string.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fiberhome | Hg6245d Firmware | <= rp2613 |
References
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#telnet-cli-dosExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2021-01-12-fiberhome-ont-0day-vulnerabilities.html#telnet-cli-dosExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27179?
An issue was discovered on FiberHome HG6245D devices through RP2613. It is possible to crash the telnet daemon by sending a certain 0a 65 6e 61 62 6c 65 0a 02 0a 1a 0a string.
How severe is CVE-2021-27179?
CVE-2021-27179 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27179?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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