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CVE-2021-23147
Published: Dec 30, 2021
Modified: Aug 3, 2024
PUBLISHED
Description
Netgear Nighthawk R6700 version 1.0.4.120 does not have sufficient protections for the UART console. A malicious actor with physical access to the device is able to connect to the UART port via a serial connection and execute commands as the root user without authentication.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | Netgear Nighthawk R6700 | affected 1.0.4.120 |
References
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-57
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