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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2016-1524

critical

9.6

13/2/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1524

First published: Sat Feb 13 2016(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.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Netgear ProSAFE Network Management Software 300	<=1.5.0.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
What files can be uploaded due to CVE-2016-1524?
CVE-2016-1524 allows attackers to upload JSP files through specific file upload endpoints.