CVE-2017-17411: OS Command Injection
First published: Thu Dec 21 2017(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Linksys WVBR0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web management portal. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user data before executing a system call. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code with root privileges. Was ZDI-CAN-4892.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys Wvbr0 Firmware | <1.0.41 | |
| Linksys WVBR0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17411?
The severity of CVE-2017-17411 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.
How does CVE-2017-17411 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code?
CVE-2017-17411 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a flaw in the web management portal of Linksys WVBR0.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-17411?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2017-17411.
What is the affected software of CVE-2017-17411?
The affected software of CVE-2017-17411 is Linksys WVBR0 Firmware up to version 1.0.41.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17411?
To fix CVE-2017-17411, it is recommended to update Linksys WVBR0 Firmware to a version beyond 1.0.41.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- vendor/linksys
- canonical/linksys wvbr0 firmware
- canonical/linksys wvbr0