CVE-2021-27257
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETG
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- Not listed in CISA KEV
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- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to compromise the integrity of downloaded information on affected installations of NETGEAR R7800 firmware version 1.0.2.76. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the downloading of files via FTP. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the certificate presented by the server. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-12362.
Timeline
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Affected versions
- NETGEAR R7800
firmware version 1.0.2.76