CVE-2016-5676: High severity netgear readynas surveillance firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 31, 2016
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Updated

cgi-bin/cgisystem in NUUO NVRmini 2 1.7.5 through 2.x, NUUO NVRsolo 1.7.5 through 2.x, and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.1 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to reset the administrator password via a cmd=loaddefconfig action.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.1.1
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.1.2
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.2.0.4
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.3.2.4
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.3.2.14
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.4.0
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.4.1
Netgear ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.4.2
NUUO NVRsolo=1.75
NUUO NVRsolo=2.0.0
NUUO NVRsolo=2.0.1
NUUO NVRsolo=2.1.5
NUUO NVRsolo=2.2.2
NUUO NVRsolo=2.3
NUUO NVRsolo=2.3.1.20
NUUO NVRsolo=2.3.7.9
NUUO NVRsolo=2.3.7.10
NUUO NVRsolo=2.3.9.6
NUUO NVRsolo=3.0.0
NUUO NVRmini 2=1.7.5
NUUO NVRmini 2=1.7.6
NUUO NVRmini 2=2.0.0
NUUO NVRmini 2=2.2.1
NUUO NVRmini 2=3.0.0

Event History

Aug 31, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5676?

CVE-2016-5676 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on security by allowing unauthorized password resets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5676?

To fix CVE-2016-5676, users should upgrade to the latest version of the affected software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2016-5676?

CVE-2016-5676 affects NUUO NVRmini 2 versions 1.7.5 through 2.x, NUUO NVRsolo versions 1.7.5 through 2.x, and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance versions 1.1.1 through 1.4.1.

4

Can the CVE-2016-5676 vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5676 can be exploited remotely by attackers to reset administrator passwords.

5

What actions should I take if I use software affected by CVE-2016-5676?

If you use software affected by CVE-2016-5676, you should assess your exposure and implement necessary updates or mitigations immediately.

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