Advisory Details

March 23rd, 2022

(Pwn2Own) NETGEAR R6700v3 httpd Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-22-518
ZDI-CAN-15854

CVE ID CVE-2022-27642
CVSS SCORE 6.3, AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
AFFECTED VENDORS NETGEAR
AFFECTED PRODUCTS R6700v3
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6700v3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the httpd service. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS NETGEAR has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://kb.netgear.com/000064723/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-Multiple-Products-PSV-2021-0327
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2021-12-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-03-23 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Bugscale team
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