Netgear R6700v2 prior 1.2.0.88 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Netgear R6700v2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-45498. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netgear R6700v2 (Wireless LAN Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. 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.

The weakness was shared 12/26/2021 as PSV-2018-0630. The advisory is shared for download at kb.netgear.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-45498 since 12/25/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.2.0.88 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: R6700v2 1.2.0.88

Timelineinfo

12/25/2021 🔍
12/26/2021 +1 days 🔍
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12/27/2021 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netgear.com

Advisory: PSV-2018-0630
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-45498 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-45498
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-189124

Entryinfo

Created: 12/26/2021 08:59
Updated: 12/27/2021 14:39
Changes: 12/26/2021 08:59 (49), 12/27/2021 14:39 (1)
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