CWE
78 77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2141: OS Command Injection

First published: Fri Apr 28 2017(Updated: )

WN-G300R3 firmware 1.03 and earlier allows attackers with administrator rights to execute arbitrary OS commands via unspecified vectors.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Iodata Wn-g300r3<=1.03
Iodata Wn-g300r3 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2141?

    CVE-2017-2141 has a critical severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution by attackers with administrator rights.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2141?

    To fix CVE-2017-2141, update the WN-G300R3 firmware to a version later than 1.03.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2017-2141?

    CVE-2017-2141 affects the Iodata WN-G300R3 with firmware versions 1.03 and earlier.

  • What can attackers do through CVE-2017-2141?

    Attackers with administrator rights can execute arbitrary operating system commands through CVE-2017-2141.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2141?

    Currently, the only recommended approach to mitigate CVE-2017-2141 is to update the device's firmware.

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