CVE-2020-10926

High

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700 V1.0.4.84_10.0.58 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of firmware updates. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the firmware image prior to performing an upgrade. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-9648.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability69. percentile1.2%
ProductNetgear R6700 Firmware
PublishedJul 28, 2020
First seenJul 28, 2020
Weakness typeCWE-494CWE-494

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
netgear r6700_firmware1.0.4.84_10.0.58—

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