Netgear WNDR4700 1.0.0.34 path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in Netgear WNDR4700 1.0.0.34 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-3073. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Netgear WNDR4700 1.0.0.34 (Wireless LAN Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A Symlink Traversal vulnerability exists in NETGEAR Centria WNDR4700 Firmware 1.0.0.34.

The weakness was released 11/14/2019 by Jacob Holcomb (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kb.netgear.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-3073 since 04/15/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/15/2019). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 59307†) and OSVDB (92561†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-8471 and VDB-145574. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Wireless LAN Software

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• Netgear

Name

• WNDR4700

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• 1.0.0.34

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.netgear.com/

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