8.8
CWE
306
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-0521

First published: Fri Mar 09 2018(Updated: )

Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 firmware Ver.2.48 and earlier allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the device via unspecified vectors.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2<=2.48
Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-0521?

    CVE-2018-0521 is a vulnerability in Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 firmware Ver.2.48 and earlier that allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary commands on the device.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-0521?

    CVE-2018-0521 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-0521?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-0521 by bypassing authentication and executing arbitrary commands on the Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 device.

  • Is there a fix for CVE-2018-0521?

    Yes, users should update their Buffalo WXR-1900DHP2 firmware to version 2.49 or later to fix CVE-2018-0521.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0521?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-0521 on the Buffalo support website (http://buffalo.jp/support_s/s20180223.html) and the JVN database (https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN97144273/index.html).

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