Netgear WGR614 7 Authentication Code improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Netgear WGR614 7. This affects an unknown function of the component Authentication Code. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-6340. No exploit is available. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netgear WGR614 7 (Wireless LAN Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Authentication Code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity.

The bug was discovered 12/14/2012. The weakness was published 12/14/2012 by gsuberland as 99 as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-6340 since 12/13/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (88463†). Similar entry is available at VDB-7179. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2012 🔍
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12/17/2012 +3 days 🔍
04/20/2021 +3046 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: 99
Researcher: gsuberland
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-6340 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6340
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7180
OSVDB: 88463

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/17/2012 06:16 PM
Updated: 04/20/2021 11:57 AM
Changes: 12/17/2012 06:16 PM (43), 04/16/2018 11:54 AM (3), 04/20/2021 11:54 AM (2), 04/20/2021 11:57 AM (18)
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Committer: olku
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