CVE-2016-1524: Critical severity netgear nms300 vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2016
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Updated

Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using (1) fileUpload.do or (2) lib-1.0/external/flash/fileUpload.do to upload a JSP file, and then accessing it via a direct request for a /null URI.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300<=1.5.0.11

Event History

Feb 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1524?

CVE-2016-1524 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code due to unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1524?

To fix CVE-2016-1524, users should upgrade to a patched version of NETGEAR Management System NMS300 that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1524?

CVE-2016-1524 affects NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management Software 300 versions 1.5.0.11 and earlier.

4

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2016-1524?

CVE-2016-1524 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

What files can be uploaded due to CVE-2016-1524?

CVE-2016-1524 allows attackers to upload JSP files through specific file upload endpoints.

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