What is the severity of CVE-2018-0636?

CVE-2018-0636 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0636?

To fix CVE-2018-0636, update Aterm HC100RC firmware to version 1.0.2 or later.

What causes CVE-2018-0636?

CVE-2018-0636 is caused by improper handling of the FactoryPassword parameter which allows command injection for attackers with administrator rights.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-0636?

Users of Aterm HC100RC devices running firmware version 1.0.1 or earlier are affected by CVE-2018-0636.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0636?

Yes, restricting access to the device's administrative controls can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2018-0636.

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CVE-2018-0636

critical

CWE

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9/1/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-0636: OS Command Injection

First published: Wed Jan 09 2019(Updated: )

Aterm HC100RC Ver1.0.1 and earlier allows attacker with administrator rights to execute arbitrary OS commands via FactoryPassword parameter of a certain URL, different URL from CVE-2018-0634.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nec Aterm Hc100rc Firmware	<=1.0.1
Nec Aterm Hc100rc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0636?
CVE-2018-0636 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0636?
To fix CVE-2018-0636, update Aterm HC100RC firmware to version 1.0.2 or later.
What causes CVE-2018-0636?
CVE-2018-0636 is caused by improper handling of the FactoryPassword parameter which allows command injection for attackers with administrator rights.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-0636?
Users of Aterm HC100RC devices running firmware version 1.0.1 or earlier are affected by CVE-2018-0636.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0636?
Yes, restricting access to the device's administrative controls can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2018-0636.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0636?
CVE-2018-0636 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0636?
To fix CVE-2018-0636, update Aterm HC100RC firmware to version 1.0.2 or later.
What causes CVE-2018-0636?
CVE-2018-0636 is caused by improper handling of the FactoryPassword parameter which allows command injection for attackers with administrator rights.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-0636?
Users of Aterm HC100RC devices running firmware version 1.0.1 or earlier are affected by CVE-2018-0636.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0636?
Yes, restricting access to the device's administrative controls can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2018-0636.