CVE-2021-27251 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-27251 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 14/04/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: zdi | Vendor: NETGEAR | Product: R7800
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-27251 Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NETGEAR Nighthawk R7800. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability The specific flaw exists within handling of firmware updates. The issue results from a fallback to a insecure protocol to deliver updates. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-12308.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-319
CWE Name: CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Source: NETGEAR

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).