CVE-2016-11056: Critical severity netgear readynas surveillance firmware vulnerability
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by anonymous root access. This affects ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.1-3-armel and earlier and ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.4.1-3-amd64 and earlier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-11056?
CVE-2016-11056 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of anonymous root access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-11056?
To fix CVE-2016-11056, users should upgrade their NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance to a version beyond 1.1.1-3 for armel and 1.4.1-3 for amd64.
Which NETGEAR devices are affected by CVE-2016-11056?
CVE-2016-11056 affects NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance versions 1.1.1-3-armel and earlier, and 1.4.1-3-amd64 and earlier.
What can happen if CVE-2016-11056 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2016-11056 allows unauthorized users to gain root access to the affected NETGEAR devices.
Is CVE-2016-11056 associated with a specific version of software?
Yes, CVE-2016-11056 is associated with NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance versions up to and including 1.1.1-3 and 1.4.1-3.