# CVE-2017-16522: MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES\_113WJY0b16 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by s

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-11-03 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

MitraStar GPT-2541GNAC (HGU) 1.00(VNJ0)b1 and DSL-100HN-T1 ES_113WJY0b16 devices allow remote authenticated users to obtain root access by specifying /bin/sh as the command to execute.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144805/MitraStar-DSL-100HN-T1-GPT-2541GNAC-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43061/

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